Mary looked astonished. She had tears of happiness in her eyes. Mary had been upset when there had been no room in the inn for them. The barn in the back was quiet and private. Mary was perplexed and confused when the Wise Men came.
Advent is a time of waiting and anticipation.
Mary had been waiting for her baby to be born. The special meaning of the face of Mary at the manger is to cherish and nurture our children. Dream with Joseph about the incredible ways and workings of God. Believe with Joseph in the purposes of God that are more than the face value of human events. Many of us place a creche in a prominent place in our homes, and as we position each figure we can hardly refrain from singing the glorious songs of Christmas associated with them.