Craig Harrison is the author of “Angel Girl,” written in memory of an 11-year old girl who passed away from cancer, “Pax et Bonum,” a tribute to his beloved Assisi, Italy, and “Coffee with Jesus,” a collection of daily meditations. He is currently writing two new books.
Coffee with Jesus (2024)
Coffee With Jesus invites readers into a year-long journey of daily meditations designed to bring peace, purpose, and inspiration to every morning. Written by Craig Harrison, this heartfelt collection of 365 reflections stems from five years of early morning moments spent in prayer and contemplation. Each page offers a brief but impactful meditation to help you start the day centered and connected, providing insight and encouragement through life’s ups and downs.
In Coffee With Jesus, Harrison shares personal insights drawn from challenging times, offering comfort and wisdom to others seeking a closer walk with their faith. Whether read as a morning ritual or as needed throughout the day, this book offers a sanctuary for the spirit, guiding readers toward a life of renewed hope, gratitude, and resilience.
Perfect for daily reflection or as a thoughtful gift, Coffee With Jesus is a beautiful companion for anyone looking to strengthen their faith and embrace each day with intention.
Angel Girl (2008)
A touching tribute to Lauren Small, a young girl who passed away at the age of eleven of cancer, Angel Girl breathes the words of young Lauren, sharing with readers how her life was really part of God’s plan for her to be an Angel Girl.
As the book begins, God is addressing a myriad of unborn children, telling them about the contest He is going to hold: Whichever girl is able to teach love to everyone around her will be crowned Angel Girl. Whenever young Lauren gets sick, she realizes this is her challenge and sets out to share love with her doctors, nurses, and fellow hospital patients.
Angel Girl involves all its readers, asking them to share love as Lauren does. She teaches us that obedience to and trust in God is also necessary to understand His plan for all of us.
Pax et Bonum: Reflections on My Journey Through Assisi (2017)
Rev. Msgr. Craig F. Harrison takes us on a spiritual and cultural journey through the streets of Assisi, a small town in Italy and the home of Saint Francis. Pax et Bonum, which appears in the title of the book and many times in the work itself, refers to peace and blessings, which is certainly this book s ultimate motive. Harrison describes travelling through the gates of life as a metaphor for suffering through challenges and undergoing changes in our daily lives. We often pass through our gates with mixed emotions some evoke sadness, happiness, excitement, or dread. By remembering his own journey through the gates in his own life, Harrison invites you to travel with him to Assisi.
Craig's Latest Inspirations
When times are difficult and we feel like we are barely “hanging on”—struggling with grief, depression, or anxiety—we need to remember that when Jesus is in our lives, HE is HOLDING US UP. These difficult times become lessons of our trust in Him and His Word, so today, instead of hanging on, feel His arms wrapped around you, knowing that He is allowing this for your growth and holiness.
When we turn to Jesus in times of struggle, we grow strong in **perseverance,** remembering Romans 5:3-5, which states that tribulation brings about perseverance, leading to proven character and hope that does not disappoint. We must surrender and realize how, as a world, we have turned away from Him, trusting that **this, too, shall pass,** and Jesus is in control.
As the holidays approach, those who have dealt with loss often experience deep grief, which has been described as “just LOVE with no place to go”—all the unspent love gathering in tears and a hollow chest. We need to turn that love around and give it out to our families, the poor, and the lonely, letting that love flow with our tears and paying it forward as we remember those we miss.
Life and we ourselves are in constant change, making a personal relationship with Christ vital so His spirit can change and mold us to be Christ-like. We should embrace the change by remembering the simple prayer, “Heavenly Father, I don’t know what the future holds, but I know YOU hold the future,” trusting that God’s Spirit is guiding us and that everything changing is part of His plan.