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Shepherd’s Call

In Luke 2:8, we are offered a glimpse into the lifestyle of shepherds at the time of Jesus’ birth: “And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.”
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Pope marks 800th anniversary of Nativity scene, asks prayers for Holy Land

On Dec. 9, Pope Francis met with the more than 100 people involved in erecting the creche, officials from the Rieti Valley, which includes Greccio, and from the little town of Macra, in northern Italy, which donated the silver fir ...
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The Gift of Repentance

Reflect John the Baptist preached, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” Repentance means to turn around, change course, and let go of behaviors that stand in the way of experiencing God in your life. What do you ...
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Posture of Anticipation

God is an active God who still shows up in our world today, often in unexpected ways.
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Experience God’s Nearness

We want to experience the nearness of God, but we lack the ability to be still.
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Receiving the Smile

“The Little Drummer Boy,” composed by Katherine Kennicott Davis in 1941, has long been a staple carol during the Christmas season.
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