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As Christmas approaches rapidly, we focus on who and what we will soon be celebrating. Jesus is, as the Creed says, “God from God, Light from Light. This is the Babe of Bethlehem. Is our faith in Him authentic and whole? A question to ponder.

We are pleased to post "Martyrs in Mosul: A Conversation on Christian Persecution with Father Benedict Kiely" - Fr. Ben's interview with Madison's Notes at NatCon this past fall. An in-depth interview covering some of the many complexities our brethren deal with in their homelands. 

Fr. Ben was interviewed by Emerald Robinson a few weeks ago about Cardinal Zen's conviction.  Watch interview here.

This Advent the beauty of poetry has helped us prepare for Christmas, focusing our thoughts. Another line from a poem this week guides us to reflect on the “birthday of the light,” and our need to reflect that light, who is the Lord, in our lives and our darkened world.

In addition to the businesses we will be helping this year through Giving Tuesday, we are also going to support 3 more business in Iraq in time for Christmas. A new shop being constructed in the town of Quaraqosh, owned by Amer Kheder, supporting 4 people, an agricultural and livestock......

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