Returning to the church is nonnegotiable. Christ’s story is compelling enough to bring me to my knees, but without a through ...

Most people are familiar with the story of Jesus Christ’s birth. Come Christmastime, Nativity scenes in towns and churches routinely display symbols from the Biblical story like mangers, donkeys ...

I catch up to a group of Nigerian pilgrims in Manger Square and follow them ... according to tradition, Jesus Christ was born. The pilgrims ease to their knees to kiss the star and press their ...

and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. The reader concludes: The gospel of the Lord. All respond: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. The figures may be placed in ...

“This very day in David’s town your saviour was born – Christ the Lord!” They would find the baby wrapped in cloth, lying in a manger. Suddenly, many angels appeared, singing praises to ...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all! As we celebrate, we remember that words from the apostle John describe Jesus’ birth: “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us” (John ...

So, how can we slow down, breathe and truly treasure Christ this Christmas ... a baby in a manger — it’s about celebrating why that baby came. Jesus wasn’t born just to start a holiday ...