Christmas
Behold Immanuel
This advent season I have heard a lot about two terms; Behold and Immanuel. The word “Behold” is used 1298 times in the whole Bible. It means to look intensely not just a glance but to gaze…
The Message of the Angels
Angels play a big part in the Christmas narrative. They appeared first to Zechariah, then Mary, Joseph and lastly a group of shepherds. But the initial reactions to these supernatural beings was not joy but; dismay, being…
Blessed Nativity and The Broken Camel
The National LaSalette Shrine in nearby Attleboro (MA) celebrates Christmas by lighting every tree on the property and proclaiming Jesus’ birth in story and song. Thousands come every year to worship and or enjoy the lights and…
The Innkeeper and the Rest of the Story
Every Christmas pageant that I have seen includes an Innkeeper that gruffly says; “Sorry but there is no room in the Inn. Go away,” and he slams the door. Poor little Billy’s heart wasn’t in it. After…
