Location of the First Nativity Gives New Insight to Old Christmas Carols As I stood there overlooking the Rieti valley, in the hilltop town of Greccio, the lyrics to more than one much-loved Christmas carol came to mind. … Continue reading
Dear Friends, May you and your family find peace and joy in the birth of our tender Savior, our Lord Jesus Christ! I encourage you to take a few minutes during the Octave of Christmas and listen one or more … Continue reading
The Advent and Christmas seasons are very different for most of us this year due to the continued fallout from the Coronavirus. The slower pace, however, brings with it a mixture of pluses and minuses. On the plus side we … Continue reading
So here we are, well into the Advent season — a season barely recognized by the world any longer. It’s a season that is meant for reflection, silence and anticipation. But everywhere we go, the Christmas carols have been playing … Continue reading
A few years ago, I was busy shopping for Christmas gifts and overheard the woman in front of me at the counter say something so sad. She grumbled to the store clerk as she was handing over her credit card, … Continue reading
