This Lord of natures today was transformed contrary to His nature; it is not too difficult for us to also overthrow our evil will.” Hymns of the Nativity, Hymn 1:97, pg. 74 in Ephrem the...

The Supreme Court has ruled that they cannot have a nativity scene in Washington, D.C. This wasn’t for any religious reasons. They couldn’t find three wise men and a virgin.

The place that the shepherds found was not an academy or an abstract republic, it was not a place of myths allegorised or dissected or explained or explained away. It was a place of dreams...

Christmas is built upon a beautiful and intentional paradox; that the birth of the homeless should be celebrated in every home.

climbing down of God” is: Holy Spirit and Virgin Mary! Here is a human being, the Virgin Mary, and as he comes from God, Jesus comes also from this human being. Born of the Virgin...

Wisdom of the Ages: “The Nativity” The Son of God was born in a manger-not surprising, have you seen the prices of hotel rooms in Bethlehem? Oy Vay! Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah Peace!

May every voice proclaim thy praise.And every knee bow in thy presenceThe tangible promise of our faith.May thy Charity, like a mantle, Lift us to God on high.

And in blessing himI was blessed,And in comforting himI was comforted…

[Mary] says her memories Will help those of usNewly come to our Lord’s mercy,To live in His light.