Glory in a Feed Trough

“May God give you peace with yourselves; may He give you good will towards all your friends, your enemies, and your neighbors; and may He give you grace to give […]
The Original Christmas

What do we know about the original Christmas? The more we explore about the roots of Christmas, the more we discover that it is an event anchored in history, not […]
5 Reasons for Joy at Christmas

“I will greatly rejoice in the Lord; my soul shall exult in my God, for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation; he has covered me with the […]
10 Ways the Holy Family Experienced the Stress of Christmas

Although most paintings don’t give any hints, Mary and Joseph experienced the stress of Christmas in ten major ways. Traditional Christmas cards often feature a painting of the Holy Family: […]
Shepherd

Shepherd — Disgrace Reversed in Christ Rabbinic tradition branded shepherds as dishonest outcasts barred from legal testimony and public respect. Yet Jesus embraced them—announcing His birth to shepherds and declaring […]
Celebrating Christmas in an Assisted Living Facility

Assisted Living Facility — Christmas Resilience and Connection Residents weather lockdowns with decade-tested grit, drawing strength from community among peers who understand their season of life. Creative connections—Facebook Live feasts, […]
Try to Avoid a Star Wars Christmas

Star Wars — Choosing “With” Over Holiday Overload Drawing from the infamous Holiday Special, overstuffed plans turn Christmas into chaos instead of peace. Instead, the word with reframes the season […]
Hope in Bleak Midwinter

Hope in Bleak Midwinter – Practices for Weary Hearts A quick guide drawn from the article to help you orient your mind and habits toward Christ when the news feels […]