The manger awaits the statue of Baby Jesus, as we ready our hearts to welcome the Child at Christmas. (photo: Shutterstock) Thomas Griffin Blogs December 21, 2024 ...

A manger, the Christ Child’s first resting place, can teach us a lot about the meaning of Christmas, Pope Francis said in his Christmas homily. “In order to rediscover the meaning of Christmas ...

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The Christmas manger, the first message of the divine Child, tells us that God is with us, he loves us and he seeks us. So take heart! Do not allow yourself to be overcome by fear, resignation or ...

“The feelings in that room [manger scene] ... Journey to the Christ Child: A Live Nativity is a free, three-night event open to the public, Dec. 7, 8 and 9.

Another beloved hymn, “Away in a Manger,” also focuses on the theme of divine serenity: It speaks of animals making noises but the child Christ being different. “The cattle are lowing ...

Vatican City, Dec 24, 2024 / 06:00 am. On Christmas Eve in 1517, a saint experienced a mystical vision in which the Blessed Virgin Mary placed the Christ Child in his arms as he offered his first ...