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In the prologue to John’s gospel proclaimed on Christmas Day . . .
Faced with life-challenging circumstances, Joseph and Mary fled Israel for Egypt under cover of night . . .
The New Year is a time for hopeful new beginnings and upbeat news . . .
The magi came from the east to the newborn Jesus . . .Please note: This week's issue of Preaching the News covers the gospel readings for Christmas Day; the Feast of the Holy Family; Jan. 1; and the Solemnity of the Epiphany. The next issue will appear Thursday, Jan. 9 in conjunction with the readings for Sunday, Jan. 12.
"We have spouses and children and parents and colleagues and friends, because someone has to know us better than we know ourselves."
About 4,000 photos are taken every second in the United States, four times as many as 10 years ago.