Outside All Saints Church, Bedford , Nova
Scotia
The Crèche is located at the top
of the steps leading up to the Church building. Symbolically it says to me that
as we go through the rigour, stresses, joys and celebrations of life, we should
always be looking up and acknowledging the source from which our strength comes,
and give thanks to God. .
The silhouetted figures, similar
to the dark dreary stable in Bethlehem
Years later, Jesus would tell his listeners, “I am the light of the world”. Over 2000 years beyond his birth, we can still be ‘lights for Christ’ shining through the gloomy situations faced by people in God’s world.
Sometimes the light - note the star - reveals a
hidden condition needing to be exposed, and sometimes the light spurs us to
respond to alleviate harsh situations, but we are never alone and we should be
courageous. As John wrote in his Gospel, “the light shines in the darkness, and
the darkness did not overcome it”.
Today think about what needs to be revealed or alleviated in your world. Pray for and support those who are working to make it a better place for all – both those upon whom the light has shone and those still sitting in darkness.
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The Crèche is a nativity set depicting the birth of Jesus
Christ. Since St. Francis built the first Crèche in the 13th
century, the idea has expanded around the world. Even though people frame their
Crèches to reflect their local customs, traditions, cultures and materials, the
central focus is always the same – the birth of the Saviour. During the 12 days
of Christmas, I will share 12 Crèches and their messages. Hope you enjoy them.
Love to hear your thoughts on the Creches in COMMENTS below.
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