Advent is a season filled with joyful expectation. Decorations, beautifully adorned Christmas trees, lights, wreaths, carols, gift exchanges. and seasonal confections heighten all expectations. Presents are kept under the tree, and there is yearning to open them. It all culminates on Christmas morning, which is a day to celebrate with family and friends in the … Continue reading Merry Christmas 2023!
Was Jesus Born on December 25th?
Did you ever wonder if December 25th is the day of Christ’s birth? I often answered that this date commemorated the birth of Jesus, but not necessarily the actual date of His birth, and that early Christians chose the date as a rival celebration to pagan festivities, namely the Roman Saturnalia and the feast of … Continue reading Was Jesus Born on December 25th?
Christmas 2022
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas!!! For each Advent season from going back to childhood I find myself sitting in front of the television and watching A Charlie Brown Christmas. This story askes viewers to pause and consider the reason for the Christmas season. “Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?” cries … Continue reading Christmas 2022
Do You Believe in Miracles? The Virgin Birth
“Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you” said the angel Gabriel to Mary (Lk. 1:29).[1] Just a young virgin living in Nazareth betrothed to a carpenter named Joseph, she was both startled and curious as to the meaning of the message. Gabriel then explained, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found … Continue reading Do You Believe in Miracles? The Virgin Birth
Christmas 2021
Bartolomé Esteban Murillo - Angel Gabriel's Annunciation to Mary Christmas time springs up fond memories of celebrating the end of one year and anticipation of something better in anticipation of the new year. Gatherings with family and friends clustered around December 25 and January 1. Advent is really the epicenter of what gives the whole … Continue reading Christmas 2021
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