Advent

La Posada Sin Fronteras

Cristina Maria Hernandez
Christmas should always be a time to pause and reflect on the meaning of Jesus birth. Cristina Maria Hernandez, a guest contributor and grad student at Boston University, reflects on both the story of the birth of Jesus and its meaning as she participated in La Posada Sin Fronteras, a Christmas celebration centered on the story of Mary, Joseph, and the birth of Jesus practiced in some latina/o countries. This post is a part of a special series of posts from students at Boston University, Boston College, and These pieces are brought to you by our past student editor and now graduate student at Boston University, Hanna Larracas.... Read More...
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Jesus, the Manger, and a Call to Action

Joseph Davis
In the season of Advent, it is fitting to think on and celebrate the birth of Christ. God's message is woven through the story of Christmas, even down to the details of Christ's birth in a stable. The story of Christ's humble and unassuming birth paints a masterful painting of God's love for the outcast and underprivileged. The story of the manger is much more than a yearly Bible reading or focus of a play, it is a call to action for all of those who claim to be followers of Christ. ... Read More...
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