Christmas
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.”
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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Hospital close to Christ’s birthplace in Bethlehem struggles to operate amid war
The Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem, located just 1,500 steps from the birthplace of Christ, is confronting significant challenges amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip 45 miles away.
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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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Pope marks 800th anniversary of Nativity scene, asks prayers for Holy Land