Firstly, the actual birth day of Jesus was not December 25. ... Later art showing the adoration of the baby Jesus reflects a similar devotional spirituality. A radical Christmas.

T he birth of Jesus was a divine intervention, the moment God Himself stepped into our world as a baby. Now this, in itself, is a gift beyond measure, a gift of love, grace, a gift of salvation ...

The birth story of the baby Jesus is heartwarming and iconic—the promise of new life and new hope in a time of darkness. It has inspired centuries of maternal art and is the best loved of all ...

And for me, that still means it’s ultimately all about the birth of the Baby Jesus. A birth which to me, still signifies, joy, hope, peace and redemption." Video.

Some do not mention Bethlehem or Jesus’ birth at all. ... The Gospel explains that after their visit, Joseph has a dream where he is warned of Herod’s attempt to kill baby Jesus.

After the birth, Joseph and Mary are visited not by wise men but shepherds, who were also overjoyed at Jesus’ birth. Luke says these shepherds were notified about Jesus’ location in Bethlehem ...

And, of course, the baby Jesus. After Christmas, I will carefully pack it all away in a sturdy box. Next year, we will again pull the baby Jesus out of the basement.

It’s a beautiful tradition, says Rev. Mike Crisostomo, one that highlights the celebration of Jesus’ birth through a novena, locally known as the Nobenan Niñu.

The birth of Jesus has affected my entire life. As a child, I always believed in God and his power. I went to church with whichever neighbor I could and attended many different denominations.

The birth of Jesus was a divine intervention, the moment God Himself stepped into our world as a baby. Now this, in itself, is a gift beyond measure, a gift of love, grace, ...