The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames) Day 51: Moved With Awe
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Feb 20, 2025 Imagine experiencing the Nativity just like Mary and Joseph! Discover the joy and significance of Jesus's birth through profound reflections on the wonder of the moment. Hear a touching story about a visitor at a homeless shelter who finds solace on Christmas Eve, illustrating the transformative power of kindness. Engage in guided prayer as you contemplate this divine gift and the awe surrounding the sacred event, reminding us all of the warmth of community during the holiday season.
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St. Francis' Creche
- St. Francis recreated the nativity scene to experience Christmas authentically.
- He wanted to feel what Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds felt.
Fitz's Christmas
- A newly released prisoner, Fitz, attended a Christmas party at a homeless shelter.
- Overwhelmed by the generosity, he cried, finding it "too much" after his difficult life.
The Gift of Nativity
- This overwhelming generosity mirrors the gift of Jesus's birth.
- Like Fitz, Mary and the shepherds were likely moved by the enormity of the gift.