Before Bethlehem Quotes

“Why is it that a man always stops to admire another man's work at the worst possible time?”
― James Flerlage, Before Bethlehem

“I have witnessed enough violence in my lifetime to invite a thousand nightmares.”
― James Flerlage, Before Bethlehem

“The rhythm of these menial tasks comforted me, and I felt a sense of peace descend on our home. It squeezed between the cracks in our walls, forcing its way in until every empty crevice of our home had been touched.”
― James Flerlage, Before Bethlehem

“I couldn't help think how this perfect little child had upended our entire family.”
― James Flerlage, Before Bethlehem

“The choices I make in this life, small or large, are mine alone.”
― James Flerlage, Before Bethlehem

“If you have enough to eat, enough to wear, and enough to give, then yours is a blessed trade.”
― James Flerlage, Before Bethlehem

“When we use violence as a currency to buy justice, it is like a man using his daily wage to buy bread. Once he spends his coins and eats his bread, he has nothing left to show for his labors.”
― James Flerlage, Before Bethlehem

“If our sons do not see the things we have seen, how can they hope for change? If we are not here to teach them peace, who will?”
― James Flerlage, Before Bethlehem

“Evil continues to assault not only the Temple but also the whole of Jerusalem. You must pray with intention.”
― James Flerlage, Before Bethlehem

“Our God," he began, "bless these people, and the instruments of our work, so that we may use these things to do your will. Look favorably upon these your servants so that those they meet may know your glory. Protect Joseph and his family, his lands and crops, and all the work you have given his hands to do, and remain with them all the days of their lives.”
― James Flerlage, Before Bethlehem

“no longer insulated by the honesty of our trade or our simple lives in Nazareth.”
― James Flerlage, Before Bethlehem

“Suspicion and accusations are like smoke, my son. They rise up and spread quickly, and when the fire is put out, the scent of the smoke still lingers.”
― James flerlage, Before Bethlehem