Bethlehem, The House of Bread

After three and a half weeks of Advent preparation, we arrive at this day when 2000+ years ago, the tiny town of Bethlehem, "the house of bread" welcomed the child who would indeed become the Bread of Life, our Savior and the nourishment of our souls. His first bed was the manger, the feeding trough of the animals that found shelter in the cave where this child was born.  He remains on our altars to feed us weekly, even daily, if we so choose. Today is dedicated to celebrating that wondrous event when the Son of God became bone of our bone, flesh of our flesh, a mystery so far-reaching that we cannot fully comprehend it.  "Yet, the Word did become flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory a of the Father's only Son, full of grace and truth." (cf  Jn 1: 14). Let us take some time amidst the family activities and merriment of this day, to pause by the manger, to worship, and thank Jesus for this great act of love.
Bro. Rene