N1 - Holy Family
Tracy Sands
The nativity shows the Holy Family; baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph. It is Jesus’ birthday. (Luke 2:11)
The crucifixion is Jesus’ death on the cross. (Matthew 27:33) The crucifixion, the worst thing that ever happened, allowed for the most important wonderful thing to happen: Jesus was able to conquer sin and death, and open the gates of Heaven to eternal life. With his self-sacrifice on the cross, Jesus/God shows us how to love. We celebrate Christmas for his birth, and Easter for his death and resurrection. (Mark 16)
