In the Mystery of the Nativity of Jesus, I thought about all who encountered Him the night of His birth and shortly afterward. They heard about Him, often through unconventional and unexpected means, and they c
Like healthcare providers (which we recently wrote about), faith leaderswere “trusted” – but arguably much more so than one’s doctor. Faith leaders were associated with the divine. They were often connected to deeply personal, intimate, and even sacred moments...
theX represents the letter in the Greek alphabetthat is the first letter in the word Christ. And it became popular to save space and parchment when writing. (As long as we are on the subject, it is worth noting that “Christmas” is not in the Bible). ...
Nativity scenes depict the birth of Jesus, including Mary, Joseph, the 3 wise men, shepherds, and all the animals that were in attendance. Baby Jesus is placed in a manager. You can place small ones on your mantle or in other areas of your home, or you can set up a life-size one...