Monthly Archives: December 2016

6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. 8He himself was not the light, but he came to testify … Continue reading →

Italy takes its nativity scenes seriously…and has since St. Francis cobbled together the first one in 1223.  An article titled “On the Trail with Italy’s Manger Hoppers,” describes a few of the elaborate nativities Italians flock to see each year. … Continue reading →

A couple of Sundays ago–the day of the Hanging of the Green–there were six babies in the house.  Six!  Michael at 8:30, and Devon, Maddie, and 3 first-time guests at 10:00. Did you sense a different kind of energy that … Continue reading →

  Gabriel has been a busy angel.  First, he appears to Zechariah as Zechariah offers incense to God in the Temple.  Gabriel tells the surprised priest that his prayers have been answered–that, despite their advanced ages, Zechariah and his wife … Continue reading →