Matthew 1:23
Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son,
and his name shall be called Emmanuel(which means, God with us).
We would just like to remind you today that God is with you. This is what Christmas is all about. God is with you as Father, Lord, Physician, Counselor, Provider, Warrior, Shepherd, Comforter, Bridegroom and Friend. Now, compare that to what’s under the tree!
Mark P. Shea is a popular Catholic writer and speaker. The author of numerous books, his most recent work is The Work of Mercy (Servant) and The Heart of Catholic Prayer (Our Sunday Visitor). Mark contributes numerous articles to many magazines, including his popular column “Connecting the Dots” for the National Catholic Register. Mark is known nationally for his one minute “Words of Encouragement” on Catholic radio. He also maintains the Catholic and Enjoying It blog and regularly blogs for National Catholic Register. He lives in Washington state with his wife, Janet, and their four sons.
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