Comments on: Go to the Manger

By: Warren Jewell

Warren Jewell — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 05:21:23 +0000

That animal feed bin, made a babe’s bed, was the first throne of the King of heaven and earth become one of His beloved. The good Lord kept it simple that what would stand out is His love, so full of His gentleness with us the very rough lumber and harsh straw of His bed gives the devout heart contrast to know His love.

I like that idea of a constant little creche to catch the eye and heart on any given day. It has the icon value similar to the icon I love most, the Crucifix. In both, in His love, even rugged wood was enough for His thrones.

By: terrygeorge

terrygeorge — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 04:11:31 +0000

Wonderful, we need constant reminders. Thanks

By: noelfitz

noelfitz — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 19:24:39 +0000

Thanks for an inspiring article.

I have been watching “It’s a Wonderful Life”, as I do every Christmas day. This year it meant more to me than in previous years, as 2008 was a difficult year for me. as it was for so many around the world.

Many people are struggling financially with the loss of jobs and even homes. Others feel they are close to losing their jobs and/or their homes. Also at least the start of 2009 does not seem much better than 2008. Let us hope we will be able to hang on and with the help of God and friends we will get by.

However I hope for all of you that 2009 may be more than just getting by, but that it will be a most successful year for you, your friends and families.

This year people close to me have died. Please pray for them and may the Lord be merciful to them.

God bless,

NoelFitz.
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In necessariis, unitas; in dubiis, libertas; in omnibus, caritas.
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