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The crib is where we can learn the secret of true joy. "The crib is a school of life where we can learn the secret of true joy," which doesnt mean having many things, but signifies being loved by God,…More
The crib is where we can learn the secret of true joy.

"The crib is a school of life where we can learn the secret of true joy," which doesnt mean having many things, but signifies being loved by God, by giving to others for others and love one another. These were the Popes words before the Angelus prayer, on the third Sunday of Advent in St Peters Square, where he performed the traditional blessing of the "Baby Jesus", the statues of the Infant Jesus, which are brought by the children of Rome to be place in their cribs. In the crib, said Pope Benedict, we see that Mary and Joseph, having had their first child in the midst of great distress, "are filled with deep joy, love, help and above all are certain that God is at work, " So, dear friend ...