After the magi have visited Jesus, Matthew tells us that God warns them not to go back via Jerusalem because Herod’s intentions towards the child are hostile. Joseph is also warned in a dream to flee to Egypt because Herod is about to send his henchmen to kill Jesus. The family remain in Egypt until… Continue reading Home from Home: Christmas, immigration and asylum
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The true star of Christmas
The star of Bethlehem dominates some carols and many nativity plays. I remember the nativities I was involved in at school often involving the three kings (let’s not get into that one) following a moving star all the way from the Orient (again, something for another day) to Jerusalem and then on to Bethlehem. Have… Continue reading The true star of Christmas
As with gladness
Today’s carol looks at the Wise men. We have their example and that of Herod or the religious leaders. Intellectual curiosity if that Jealous, defensive scheming Wonder and worship How do we respond to Jesus? 1 As with gladness men of olddid the guiding star behold,as with joy they hailed its light,leading onward, beaming bright:so,… Continue reading As with gladness
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