Christmas

The Significance of the Holy Spirit at Christmas

Andrew Gabriel
The biblical stories of Jesus’ birth aren’t there just to tell us about how Jesus happened to come into the world. They are there to remind us of Jesus identity. As the angels told the shepherds, Jesus was not just any baby; he is “the Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord” (Luke 2:11). In this week’s post, Andrew Gabriel, author and theologian, discusses the significance of the Holy Spirit during a time when its relevance is often forgotten amidst the busyness from the holiday season. ... Read More...
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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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Christmas in Nihon

Robert Houlihan
We often think of the commercialization of Christmas as a uniquely American phenomenon. Unfortunately, the truth about Christmas has been overshadowed all around the world, including countries like Japan. However, despite the dominance of the market over the manger, there is still hope to be found in this Christmas season no matter where you are in the world.... 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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