PREPARING FOR CHRISTMAS: At his last Wednesday audience before Christmas,
Pope Benedict reflects on the mystery of Christ’s incarnation and urges all Christians
to be spiritually prepared for his coming... CONTEMPLATING CHRISTMAS:
Cardinal O’Brien of Edinburgh and Archbishop Kelly of Liverpool both look back at
Pope Benedict’s recent visit to Britain as they reflect on the Christmas message... CHRISTMAS
DOWN UNDER: Cardinal Pell of Sydney takes stock of the situation in Australia
in his reflection for the festive season.... BETHLEHEM BLUES: We
tap into the current situation and mood of the small Christian community in the town
where Jesus was born and learn how the Security Barrier heavily restricts the daily
lives and movements of Bethlehem’s inhabitants...