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A prayer to remember the spirit of Christmas

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Posted By: ladydawgfan, 12/25/2022 1:22:24 AM

From the Gospel According to Luke, Chapter 2, Verses 1 through 20: And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judæa, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David). To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

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Before there were Christmas lights, there was a star to guide wise men on their way. Before there were gifts under Christmas trees, there was a Gift, a Savior given for all mankind. Before you open gifts this year, open your heart to a Savior who gave His love for you. Merry Christmas everyone!!

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Reply 1 - Posted by: FJB 2022 23 24 12/25/2022 4:49:45 AM (No. 1364315)
God bless everyone and Merry Christmas to all.
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Reply 2 - Posted by: udanja99 12/25/2022 6:24:34 AM (No. 1364324)
Merry Christmas and blessings to all! And prayers for the Goldberg family on their first Christmas without their beloved Lucianne.
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Reply 3 - Posted by: JackBurton 12/25/2022 7:40:16 AM (No. 1364348)
I'd always heard that the order to go to your birth town was for a census. The RSV says it was to 'enroll'. Going there to be taxed makes sense, knowing what we know about governments. God blessed us, every one. Glory and praise.
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Reply 4 - Posted by: bpl40 12/25/2022 9:20:35 AM (No. 1364411)
Peace on Earth. And goodwill towards all men! Even that wish will be misconstrued today.
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Reply 5 - Posted by: Rumblehog 12/25/2022 9:24:45 AM (No. 1364416)
God announced the arrival of the long awaited Messiah, not to the religious leaders who had turned His Temple into a place of business, not worship, but instead to a group of faithful men tending to their sheep. Shepherds in that day weren't allowed to enter the Temple grounds, due to their being considered, "ceremonially unclean" by the religious leaders. The Shepherds, to whom the Angel had communicated, tended their flock in the same fields young David tended his before he slew Goliath. These Shepherds were afforded the greatest honor in all of Israel to be first to hear about the Messiah and among the first to gaze upon the miracle of His birth. Up until now, God had not spoken to Israel through Prophets (the last was Malachi) or through miracles in over 400 years. There would be MANY miracles to come, including the very special one that would save all mankind from eternal death. Happy Birthday, Lord Jesus Christ!
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Reply 6 - Posted by: Angry Little Man 12/25/2022 9:34:05 AM (No. 1364424)
Ave Maria gratia plena Dominus tecum Benedicta tu in mulieribus Et benedictus fructus ventris tui Iesus Sancta Maria, Mater Dei, Ora pro nobis peccatoribus, Nunc et in hora Morris nostrae, Amen Glory to God, Saint Michael Archangel Defend us in battle Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, And do thou oh prince of the heavenly host Thrust into hell satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls God bless every one of us The Savior is born
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Reply 7 - Posted by: PrayerWarrior 12/25/2022 11:12:23 AM (No. 1364473)
Thank you all for being here, a blessed place of sanity in a world gone mad. Thinking of the Lucianne family today and sending our best wishes/prayers for peace and comfort without our Matriarch Lucianne. And Thank You all for the lovely remembering of Jesus, His Birthday, the reason for the season and the scriptures. God bless you all!
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Reply 8 - Posted by: Zigrid 12/25/2022 11:51:54 AM (No. 1364494)
Ditto everyone...God Bless US everyone...!!
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Reply 9 - Posted by: RedWhite&Blue2 12/25/2022 12:20:53 PM (No. 1364501)
Jesus is the reason for the season Jesus is the light of the world Jesus is the King of Kings I pray for peace and integrity in America God Bless us All Merry Christmas Everyone!
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Reply 10 - Posted by: Timber Queen 12/25/2022 4:21:19 PM (No. 1364565)
Merry Christmas to all my dear Ldotter friends that make this site such a unique place of refuge from the storm that rages around us. The salon established by our esteemed foundres, Ms. Lucianne (may she rest in peace), sets a standard for thoughtful replies, but the majority of our respondents are also people of firm faith. It tells in the sobriety and wisdom of the posts, and often in testimony that is battle tested. May God's blessings be in all your homes this Holy Day of Christ's Birth.
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