One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire… Continue reading

In a moment of profound confusion, possible terror, and overwhelming spiritual awe, for John, Jesus places His hand on him with reassuring intensity. Continue reading

Moved by humiliation and anger, Herod’s insult was matched only by his wicked lust for power. Continue reading

  The Spirit Factor And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. – Luke 2:25… Continue reading

Thanks to Christopher Burns on Unsplash – https://unsplash.com/@christopher__burns "…in all their distress. It was no messenger or angel but his presence that saved them; in his love and in his pity he redeemed them; he lifted them up and carried… Continue reading

        In addition to being the second day of Christmas out of twelve as we lead up to Epiphany, it is also The Feast of James the Just in the Eastern Orthodox Church, The Feast of Stephen… Continue reading

And the angel said unto them, “Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings…” Luke 2:10 Continue reading

Inuit Nativity – Art and Art Copyright Source via Creative Commons  elcoleccionistadeinstantes.blogspot.com/ and https://www.flickr.com/photos/azuaje/5321600328   God Spoke  “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning… Continue reading

Read, reflect, rejoice and listen to 3 of my favorite Jerusalem songs. Continue reading

  When Mary uttered her song of praise, magnifying the Lord, she was not the first.  Notably, Hannah's praise, exulting in the Lord, rings down through the ages. One wonders if, when Mary began to comprehend what was happening in… Continue reading