December 28, 2023 Merry Christmas! Christmas blessings to all our loved ones from the Sister Servants at Casa Maria! The Octave of Christmas is a joyous time of liturgy, visits, delicious treats, and the celebration and prayerful contemplation of the wonder of the Incarnation – God become man to save us from our sins and bring us with Him to Heaven! The beginning of our “posadas” pilgrimage… accompanying Joseph and Mary as they search for shelter wherein the Christ may be born.Shelter (and cookies) have been found at the end of the “posadas” – with Our Lady!December 12th celebrating Our Lady of Guadalupe with singing…… and dancing.Christmas stockings require a hearth!Voila!Everyone contributes to Christmas preparationsThe Liturgy prolongs the Christmas Day for the entire octave!Sister Rita Marie prepared a special Christmas tea for us!Creche made by the Benedictine nun Soeur Mercedes in FranceThe Crib, the Cross and the Eucharist – celebrating the humility of our God in Jesus’ birth. May you find your peace and joy with the Holy Family during these most special days. You are in our joyful prayers!