Journey to Bethlehem

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Journey to Bethlehem with the Shepherds and the Magi

This book aims to help the reader celebrate Christmas in a spiritual way. It explores the virtues of the Shepherds and the Magi, guiding the reader on a contemplative journey with them toward Bethlehem, as a true pilgrim before the newborn divine Infant.
It also delves into the very event of the divine Incarnation, highlighting its many great benefits for humanity — for both our temporal life and our eternal future.

CONTENTS:
INTRODUCTION
A. WITH THE SHEPHERDS AND THE MAGI

The cave and the manger

“He humbled Himself…”

“For our sake He became poor…”

The magnificent angelic hymn

They listened with their souls

“…The shepherd men”

“They came with haste”

Through the eyes of the angels

Christmas lives within us!

The star of the Magi and the language of God

“Where is He who has been born King?”

Gold, frankincense, and myrrh

The spiritual life: a journey in the footsteps of the Magi

B. “A GREAT AND WONDROUS MIRACLE”

The Incarnation: the answer to the great mystery

The Son of God became the son of man!

The only paradox under the sun

“The Invisible is seen”

From Eden to Bethlehem

“The Dawn from on High”

“God is with us”

Condescension and glory

Humility and omnipotence

Our freedom is judged “within the cave”

“His own did not receive Him”

“Glorify… Respond… Be lifted up”

God came into the world for you!

Christmas: the resurrection of the image

EPILOGUE

For Christmas to truly come