5 – Christmas – Holy Family and Shepherds

And she gave birth to her firstborn Son and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. “Gently wrapped in swaddling clothes, then a purple robe, nails that pierced these hands so dear, crown of thorns, the bitter tear, cries of pain, … [Read more…]

4 – Joseph and the Angel

Who is that with the angel in the manger scene today? He’s the often overlooked earthly father of Jesus, Joseph of Nazareth. Joseph was betrothed to Mary, when he was told she was expecting a child. The story Mary told him about being visited by an angel was too difficult to believe. He assumed she … [Read more…]