Thomas Merton was a Trappist monk in the United States during the 20th century. He is one of the best known Catholic spiritual writers of the last century. He was a lover of literature and a poet in his own right. He wrote many poems about Advent, the Annunciation, and Christmas. This particular poem is…
Children's Stories
Angels Visit the Shepherds: A Christmas Bible Story for Kids
This story is featured in Prepare the Way: Advent and Christmas Bible Stories for Kids. Luke 2:8–20 The very first people to meet the Lord Jesus Christ, newborn King of the Jews, were simple shepherds, not great leaders. It was a miraculous event, and yet some of the poorest people in the land were the first…
The Nativity: A Bible Story for Kids
This story is featured in Prepare the Way: Advent and Christmas Bible Stories for Kids. Luke 2:1–7 The prophets in the Old Testament said that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem, a city of David, but Mary and Joseph lived in Nazareth. Here is the story of how Jesus came to be born in Bethlehem,…
The Annunciation: A Bible Story for Kids
This story is featured in Prepare the Way: Advent and Christmas Bible Stories for Kids. Luke 1:26–38 A young woman named Mary lived in Galilee. She was engaged to marry a man named Joseph. An angel appeared to Mary to announce the birth of her son, and her reaction provides for us a wonderful example of…
The Preaching of John the Baptist: A Bible Story for Kids
This story is featured in Prepare the Way: Advent and Christmas Bible Stories for Kids. Matthew 3:1–11; Mark 1:2–8; Luke 3:1–16; John 1:19–27 John the Baptist was the best known preacher in all of Judea. He preached an important message to help prepare the way of the Lord. As you read this story, pay attention to…