The Reason For The Season

The Reason
for the Season

The birthday of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ

Artists through the centuries have painted the Nativity

"Now it came to pass in those days, there went out a decree from Caesar
Augustus, that all the world should be enrolled ... And Joseph went up from
Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, to the city of David, which
is called Bethlehem, to enrol himself with Mary, being great with child. And
it came to pass, while they were there, the days were fulfilled that she should
be delivered. And she brought forth her first-born son, and she wrapped him
in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for
them in the inn."

Virgin and Child by Greco

Centuries ago there was a song in the air,
a star in the sky, a mother's deep prayer
and a baby's low cry; and on that night
as the stars shone in silent splendor a new type
of song floated down from the sky sung by
an angelic host:
"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth Peace,
Good-will to men."

That occasion has been the inspiration for all the
lovely carols and hymns which we sing at Christmas.
It is also the theme of the World's Great Madonas.

Dear Lord, Thank you for the gift of your Son. Amen.