Come Holy Spirit, by Tatiana Nikolova-Houston

reviewed by Lois Huey-Heck in the December 12, 2012 issue

The seasons of Advent and Christmas offer a spiritual oasis in the desert of our hunger for justice, peace, refuge and meaning. Through her illustrated calligraphy, Tatiana Nikolova-Houston illuminates prayers in the Christian tradition, joining words of comfort and inspiration to sumptuous color and image.

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