In this anticipated follow-up to Jesus and the Barbecued Fish Breakfast, Fr. Dan Daly offers another collection of stories from the life and teachings of Jesus. Gospel stories enable us to know Jesus more clearly and love him more dearly because stories capture the spirit, desires, and personality of Jesus better than a description or explanation ever could. Reimagined in Fr. Daly's own words, this story sampler includes many familiar Scripture stories and some that are less well known. Reflections on each story are included, making this book the perfect companion for small-group study or personal, spiritual reading. Fr. Dan’s vivid descriptions help us to walk with Jesus in the gospels—and to see Jesus walking with us in daily life. Thane’s wild drawings are hilarious and heartrending. Fr. Joe Laramie, SJ, national director of the Pope’s Prayer Network and author of Love Him Ever More: A 9-Day Personal Retreat with the Sacred Heart of Jesus A Magician, a Priest, and an Astrologer Travel to Bethlehem is a delightful gospel resource that is both accessible and engaging. Fr. Dan Daly re-introduces readers to a whole cast of beloved gospel characters whose stories he has freshly re-imagined. Daly’s retelling of and reflections on the stories of Jesus’ life and teachings invite readers to contemplate the gospel message using their own imaginations and life experiences. Perfect for use in the parish, each chapter concludes with thought-provoking “Questions to ponder” for self-reflection and/or group discussion. Carolyn F. Houston, Director of Faith Formation, Holy Spirit Parish, Kennebunk & Wells, Maine Dan Daly, in this delightful, profound little book, opens our imaginations and our hearts as we walk the journey that Jesus walked—and meet some of the delightful and not-so-delightful people he met. With light-hearted wisdom and the storyteller’s gift, Dan brings to life God’s love story for humanity and God’s hope for the world, lived out in Jesus—and, hopefully, in us. To read this book and use the suggested reflections can be a rewarding spiritual exercise. I hope you enjoy this wonderful book as much as Dan Daly has obviously enjoyed writing it. Fr. Len Kraus, SJ, Retreat Director, White House Jesuit Retreat In the book A Magician, a Priest, and an Astrologer Travel to Bethlehem , Dan Daly uses his humor and love of gospel teaching through story and turns one leaf of familiar Scripture over after another in our imagination, exposing the reader to another side of scriptural possibilities. The historical context he presents is an invitation to place ourselves within each gospel story. Here, God sees all. No leaf is left unturned. The seemingly ordinary becomes the extra-ordinary yet remains tangible. His stories and reflective questions prompt the reader to take a step closer to God’s mission. Laurie Kohler, Coordinator for Adult Spiritual Formation, De Smet Jesuit High School Dan Daly is a Jesuit priest, administrator, one-time professor of accounting and economics, preacher, retreat director, and storyteller. Thane Benson is a librarian at Denver Public Library and an award-winning independent comic and graphic novel creator.