Tag: Nativity
At Christmas, we are drawn toward the contemplative stillness of ‘Mary’s...
The scriptural scene for this Christmas is familiar to us all. We encounter it in most Nativity scenes. But there, the scene is calm...
Maryland parish’s living Nativity offers reminder ‘the Lord still comes’
SILVER SPRING, Md. -- The Nativity -- the gift of Jesus to the world on Christmas -- was brought to life in a poignant...
Viewpoint: A meditation on Mary’s heart at the Nativity
When you have good news to share, who is the first person you want to tell? Your closest friend or most respected mentor probably...
Rehoboth Beach town officials violate First Amendment with ban of festive...
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del.-- City officials in Rehoboth Beach are violating a Catholic group's constitutional right to free exercise of religion by banning its Nativity...
Contemplating Joseph as part of the Nativity mystery
At one point in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults program each year I ask participants a seemingly simple question: "Is it possible...
Vatican unveils Nativity scene, lights Christmas tree
VATICAN CITY — The Vatican unveiled the Nativity scene and lit the Christmas tree with energy-saving lights in St. Peter’s Square during a late...