a book <\/a><\/strong>about it.) People bring to church the infant Jesus from their nativity scenes at home, and they receive a special blessing by the priest at the end of Mass.<\/p>\n[img attachment=\u201d262766\u2033 align=\u201daligncenter\u201d size=\u201dfull\u201d \/]<\/p>\n
This is the blessing for the occasion.<\/p>\n
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There were dozens of people who lined up at each Mass.<\/p>\n
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Folks were happy to show off their blessed babes after.<\/p>\n
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[img attachment=\u201d262773\u2033 align=\u201daligncenter\u201d size=\u201dfull\u201d \/]<\/p>\n
Christmas is a week away, but the stable is set up in our church, awaiting the arrival of the Holy Family; it was still a popular site for prayer, even while empty. We continue to wait in joyful hope.<\/p>\n
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