Monthly Archives: December 2007

“And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed” (Luke 2:1). Mary’s journey to Bethlehem is about to begin. The road to Bethlehem from Nazareth … Continue reading →

“And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord” (Luke 1:46). Mary believed and accepted the heralding news from Gabriel and from this believing heart came a meditation of God’s mercy and grace. She selects a mosaic of Old Testament … Continue reading →

“And Mary arose in those days and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Judah; …And entered into the house of Zechariah, and saluted Elisabeth” (Luke 1:39, 40). Before Mary departs on her road to Bethlehem, … Continue reading →

“And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,…To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary … Continue reading →

“Therefore the Lord Himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call His name Immanuel” (Luke 7:14) Mary’s trip to Bethlehem and the events of Christ’s birth began centuries earlier as … Continue reading →

“Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us” (Matthew 1:23).  Even if you do not celebrate the Holidays because of the … Continue reading →

Those were days of darkness and despair. God’s chosen people seemed not to care. A form of religion was carried on, But the spirit of worship was almost gone. Few even looked back on Isaiah’s claim: The Messiah would come; … Continue reading →