Christmas

Three robed figures on horses journeying through a mountainous landscape, with text "Their Return Home" and details of a Catholic Christmas meditation event on January 15. The figures wear yellow robes, and the scene is set in a desert-like environment with camels following."

Their Return Home – Christmas Meditation Day 22 (Jan 15)

By John B. Manos | January 15, 2019

An angel helped the Kings avoid the deception of Herod — see how God helps those he favors in today’s Christmas meditation!

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A painting of three figures, likely the Three Wise Men, with rich colors including blue and gold. One figure holds a golden vessel containing myrrh. Text reads: "Their Gifts: (3) Myrrh, Jan 14 Christmas Meditation." Depicts a Catholic theme related to the Nativity."

Their Gifts: (3) Myrrh – Christmas Meditation Day 21 (Jan 14)

By John B. Manos | January 14, 2019

Discover the three reasons Balthasar of the three kings gave Myrrh to the Baby Jesus in today’s Christmas meditation.

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A religious painting depicting the Adoration of the Magi, with Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, and three wise men. The wise man in the foreground presents frankincense. Text reads: "Their Gifts: Frankincense, Jan 13 Christmas Meditation." Rich colors with blue, red, and gold tones."

Their Gifts: (2) Frankincense – Christmas Meditation Day 20 (Jan 13)

By John B. Manos | January 13, 2019

What exactly did it mean when the three kings gave Frankincense to Baby Jesus? Find out the deep acknowledgement they made in today’s Christmas meditation.

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A magnifying glass over a painting of the three wise men presenting gold to baby Jesus, with text "Their Gifts: (i) Gold" and "JAN 12 CHRISTMAS MEDITATION". The painting features rich colors including red, green, and gold."

Their Gifts: (i) Gold – Christmas Meditation Day 19 (Jan 12)

By John B. Manos | January 12, 2019

Christmas meditation on the first alms given to Our Lord: the gift of Gold from the magi.

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A black and white illustration depicting "The Finding of Christ" with Mary, Joseph, and others. Text reads: "The Finding of Christ JAN 11 CHRISTMAS MEDITATION". A scene from the Catholic tradition of Jesus being found in the temple."

The Finding of Christ – Christmas Meditation Day 18 (Jan 11)

By John B. Manos | January 11, 2019

Christmas Meditations continue today contrasting the grand magnificence and extravagance of Eastern royalty and the humble means of the newborn King, Jesus, yet they worship Him.

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A painting depicting the nativity scene with Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus in a stable. The text reads "Their Arrival at Bethlehem" and "Jan 10 Christmas Meditation." The colors are muted with earthy tones, emphasizing the traditional Catholic theme of the birth of Jesus."

Their Arrival at Bethlehem – Christmas Meditation Day 17 (Jan 10)

By John B. Manos | January 10, 2019

Today’s Christmas meditation explores the Magi’s arrival to worship the newborn king and reveals what they saw that made them fall to their knees in awe.

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A painting depicting the Magi in Jerusalem with a wise man in white robes, surrounded by people. Text reads: "The Magi’s Stay at Jerusalem, Jan 9 Christmas Meditation." The scene is rich in warm colors and traditional attire."

The Magi’s Stay at Jerusalem – Christmas Meditation Day 16 (Jan 9)

By John B. Manos | January 9, 2019

The Magi’s Stay at Jerusalem 1. When the star disappeared, the Magi were not disconcerted. If God saw fit to withdraw His direct and extraordinary supernatural guidance, they must fall back on the ordinary means. So they sought for information from those on the spot as to the birthplace of the King of the Jews….

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Three wise men on horseback journeying, dressed in colorful robes and turbans, with the text "Their Journey" and "JAN 8 Christmas Meditation." Depicts a scene from the biblical story of the Magi visiting baby Jesus."

Their Journey – Christmas Meditation Day 15 (Jan 8)

By John B. Manos | January 8, 2019

Daily Christmas Meditations by Fr. Clarke SJ (1885) continue with today giving rich fodder to consider the folly (in the world’s eyes) of following God.

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The Magi riding camels at sunset with text "The Magi, Jan 7 Christmas Meditation." Three robed figures on camels against a sunset sky. The Magi are depicted in traditional attire, symbolizing the journey to Bethlehem in Catholic tradition."

The Magi – Christmas Meditation Day 14 (Jan 7)

By John B. Manos | January 7, 2019

Christmas meditations continue, today focusing on the Magi, the three kings, who travelled to worship the newborn king, Jesus.

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The Epiphany – Christmas Meditation Day 13 (Jan 6)

By John B. Manos | January 6, 2019

Christmas Meditation on the truths of Epiphany and the Universal Kingship of Our Lord, Jesus Christ.

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