St. Francis and the Creche
Today, we have Nativity scenes sprinkled all over the world around the Advent and Christmas seasons because of one man’s actions.
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Editorial: The Gift of Perfect Joy
Happiness and joy. Those are two words that get tossed around quite a bit at this time of year and certainly with good reason. The birth of Christ is definitely something to celebrate.
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Greccio and the First Live Nativity: 800 Years of Tradition
While the tradition of a live Nativity scene dates back to 1223, St. Francis’ approach to the incarnation and the birth of Jesus remains revolutionary and spiritually transformative for today.
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Faith and Family: Holidays—and Life—in Transition
As a parent, I have learned over and over that as time marches on, things change.
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Dear Reader: Christ among Us
For St. Francis, the Nativity scene represented a human connection with Christ. May it serve as a reminder to us today to be witnesses to the miracle of Christmas and what that means in our lives.
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Hospital close to Christ’s birthplace in Bethlehem struggles to operate amid war