Where shall we put the crib this year?

Br. MichaelDavide Semeraro

I am a retired crafts man and I cooperate with some volunteers in my parish to prepare the crib. As Christmas approaches I am really pleased to put my experience at the service of this beautiful tradition. Every year some parishioners and I we prepare different and original cribs... but now? Where shall we put the cradle this year? Dear father could you give me some ideas?

P.L.

I do not know if my answer will arrive in time to give you some ideas for your crib. Anyhow you can draw inspiration from Pope Francis’ reflections about the holiness found “in our next-door neighbours”. Maybe you can imagine with your friends a “next door crib”. Usually when we prepare a crib we try to focus the attention on serious situations as welcoming migrants. This year maybe you can try to focus the attention on daily realities where our Lord asks to be welcomed and adored with great love and compassion. It is just an idea, I imagine that in the meantime you have got a more interesting one!