Advent is coming, with its final act set in Bethlehem. We all imagine the setting: a cold Christmas night with a brilliant star overhead; the simple manger with animals and shepherds gathered around as the Word was made flesh and our world was changed forever. Heavenly light in darkness Painting attributed to Hubert Sattler (1817-1904), public domain 18 Marian Helper • Winter 2023-24 • Marian.org An artist’s view of the Grotto of the Nativity in Bethlehem, with the star (bottom left) marking the site of Christ’s birth. By Chris Sparks
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