Courageous and powerful words, Mark. So true. Thank you for them. I plan to share them. My wishes to you and your family to experience the joy of the gift of the Incarnation this Christmas.
Mark, Christmas seems to clarify a lot this year, and your post helps Christmas do that for me. I also love your summary of the Christmas story here. The Christmas story, like the struggles faced by those who first reported it, is always political, religious, and economic--distinctions unknown to those ancient reporters.
Thanks so much, Mark, for the clarity here. I've sent a copy to my De La Salle Christian Brothers, who staff the University of Bethlehem, in Palestine. They often feel the American Media do not get it!
The best in the Berkshires! your brother, John McMahon
Courageous and powerful words, Mark. So true. Thank you for them. I plan to share them. My wishes to you and your family to experience the joy of the gift of the Incarnation this Christmas.
Thanks for that, Roy - and wishing you the Incarnation joy right back!
Mark, Christmas seems to clarify a lot this year, and your post helps Christmas do that for me. I also love your summary of the Christmas story here. The Christmas story, like the struggles faced by those who first reported it, is always political, religious, and economic--distinctions unknown to those ancient reporters.
So glad this resonated, Bryce - and good to connect here!
Thanks so much, Mark, for the clarity here. I've sent a copy to my De La Salle Christian Brothers, who staff the University of Bethlehem, in Palestine. They often feel the American Media do not get it!
The best in the Berkshires! your brother, John McMahon
So glad this can be helpful, John - sending Christmas peace! Mark
Thank you for this moving and insightful piece, Mark. I’m so glad that I’ve subscribed to your Substack feed.
Great to have you here, Marty!