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Did the Wise Men Meet the Shepherds?

Today and tomorrow I will be on Relevant Radio and Ave Maria Radio discussing Bethlehem and the Birth of Our Lord Jesus.

I wrote this article which I thought you might enjoy and find informative. By the way, the picture below was taken from a mural painted in the Chapel of Angels in Shepherd's Field in Bethlehem where the shepherds were actually tending their flocks by night 2,000 years ago. We take our pilgrims into the caves where the shepherds were staying.

Did the Wise Men Meet the Shepherds?

by Steve Ray

A king was born. But He was born unlike most kings. There was no pomp and circumstance; there were no midwives or court attendants. There was only the bleating of sheep and the buzzing of flies. Birth in a cave-stable was not like birth in a royal palace.

When a king is born, proclamations ring out across the land. But few people knew about this exceptional birth. So angels sang it out.

(To read the whole story, click here ; for more such articles, click here .)

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Bethlehem!!! Birthplace of our Lord!

Why were the shepherds the first to be told about the birth of Jesus? Hint: where was he born? In a stable with animals?

The reason the Shepherds were notified first is because shepherds are ALWAYS the first to be notified of the BIRTH OF A LAMB! Jesus is the Lamb of God — born where lambs are born.

Here is the video of our day in Bethlehem!

If you want to join us on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, or learn more about it, click here.

I'm a Very Happily Married Man, but for those who are not…

… this could be very appealing!

Radio Shows Monday & Tuesday

Monday: I'll be talking about Christmas and Bethlehem on Relevant Radio on Sean Herriott's and Drew Mariani's shows.

Tuesday: I will be doing Part II on Drew's show. www.RelevantRadio.com.

For Anyone Who Thinks the Vatican is Without Courage…

… read this letter sent to China! I had to applaud when I read it. Bravo Pope Benedict! Bravo Universal Catholic Church! Bravo to the faithful and suffering Catholics under oppression is godless China!

http://www.zenit.org/article-31268?l=english

I can share this since my wife is a natural blond

Logos Bible Software Manuals-Anyone Have Logos and Need Them?

I have switched to Logos for Mac and have the new Logos Bible Software Training Manuals so I no longer need the manuals for the Windows version. Anyone have Logos 4 who needs them? All I would ask is you pay for the postage.

Love Apple – Dislike Jobs: Watch this 1.5 Minute Video to See Why

I love Apple, MacBook Pro and the iPhone — but I am furious with their inventor!

Steve Jobs has become Big Brother to manipulate and coerce us to accept his immoral view of the world.

Watch this 1.5 minute video (very punchy and short) and you will see why I a am joining a campaign against him!

If you agree after watching the video below, write to him at Steve@Apple.com and join the opposition. You can read the full story here.

NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS: An Early Start

In 2010 my son Jesse and I resolved to run 1,000 miles. We did it with about 40 miles to spare. Some of my running was done on treadmills but most of it was outside exploring new places. You can see these runs here with maps, stories, videos and pictures — which covers over 150 runs in ten countries and many states.

It felt great to finish the year having successfully completed my 2010 New Year resolution — especially since I am not too good at keeping resolutions. The support of my son, along with my wife as cheerleader, was a big help. My son also posted an internet chart which was very motivating.

For 2011 I am renewing my goal of running another 1,000 miles for 2011. But I am adding two more resolutions: I am going to read both the Bible and the Catholic Catechism through from cover to cover (using my iPhone).

I got an early start this month because I was excited to get started and in case I miss a few days in 2011! WHY DON'T YOU JOIN ME?

There is a free app for the iPhone which is called Logos. It is a Bible software app and has a program included for reading the Bible through in a year. I am using the Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition. I am already into Exodus.

I also made a chart for the Catechism and found a copy of the Catechism on the website of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). I will use that and my old-fashioned "book" format to get this reading done. I am now on paragraph 26.

Well, what fun! I will keep you updated periodically and will also admit if I fall flat on my face with these lofty goals :-)

Below, joined by granddaughter Bella!

Obama, Hate Crimes, Homosexuals & Christians

Why we as Christians might end up with a target on our chests….

Read what may soon be coming to America — sealed lips and inability to teach the truths of the Bible, historic Christianity and the doctrines of the Church.