Treasuring Christ

But Mary treasured all these things, pondering them in her heart—Luke 2:19, ESV

Christmas Eve and Christmas turn our thoughts and hearts toward the birth of Jesus.  Even the most avowed Atheist must recognize that the reason we even celebrate at this time of year is because of a baby born in Bethlehem 2000 years ago.  Tonight, I deliver a Christmas Eve homily.  Not really a sermon, just a meditation upon Christ and Christmas.  Reading through Luke 2, what struck me most was verse 19.

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