On Sunday
evening, 14 December, we showed “The Nativity Story.” The film underlined the
poverty and war torn state of Palestine at the time of Jesus’ birth. It also
showed how difficult and potentially disgraceful it was for the young girl,
Mary, to be chosen to be the virgin mother. In addition, ito showed how difficult it was
for Joseph.
By contrast, one
had the visit of the outcast shepherds and the mysterious Magi from the East.
It gave a mass of thought-provoking background as we run up to the main
Christmas activities
It cost Jesus
much to come to earth for us, but we should not forget the cost for Mary
either.
