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For the first time in history, a Nativity scene was displayed on the steps of the U.S. Capitol, marking what organisers say is a milestone for religious freedom and the First Amendment.

This Christmas may I invite you to take time, amongst all the activity that comes with this time of year, to express your gratitude for Jesus — that priceless, incomparable gift of God to us all.

As we celebrate the incarnation this Christmas, may we open our hearts to Christ our God that we may be embraced by His love, His peace, and His joy, and become Christ-like in our entire being.

This Christmas season, let the church of God spread the good news that the birth of Jesus Christ brings true peace to the world.

At Christmas, we remember the birth of Jesus — the birth of hope itself, and God's promise that we are never alone.

Just as Jesus stepped into this dark world at Christmas, may we step into the darkness of our world and be the light.

Christmas reminds us of the angels’ proclamation of “peace on earth” and calls us to be peacemakers in our own lives.

Joseph should get more than a nod at Christmas, because even for Jesus, fathers are not an accessory; they are a necessity.

In today’s world, which is losing its understanding of the nature of the human person and the natural family, the Holy Family is the model for our family as a safe haven, a spiritual garden.

In a world full of doubt, many question the truth of the Christmas story. How will you respond to the true account of Christmas?

King Charles has sent his warmest greetings to the tens of thousands of UK and Irish Christians singing carols and sharing the gospel this Christmas as a part of Shine Your Light.

Deep in the tunnels of Hamas, the Israeli hostages may not know that a new administration is coming to power that could very well hold the keys to their release.

A friend of mine challenged me with statistics about the importance of reaching out to your neighbours and building family and community in your own neighbourhood. He gave me three good reasons why hosting a Christmas Street Party for your neighbours is a really good idea.

We need to trust God in the dark. We need to keep seeking Him and having faith even when the questions pile up. And we also need to be sensitive to others as they continue on in their spiritual journey.

Nigerian Christians are in shock after terrorists launched a bloody Christmas Eve attack against 20 Christian villages.

Have you ever asked yourself the question, “What would life have been like if I was never born?” I have. Too often, I do in fact wonder if I have contributed anything of importance to others and to this world in general.

We celebrate Christmas with our churches, family and friends – a joyous respite from a world suffering wars and cultural conflicts, and adrift from its divine Creator.

We have not only a personal relationship with the King and Creator of the universe, but we get to live with Him and enjoy His company forever. There is nothing more remarkable than that reality.

When God looks down in December, what does he see at Christmas? Commercialism and chaos — or something more?

Trendy phrases are often wheeled out at Christmas time suggesting the season can be wokeified. But Christmas is above politics. It belongs to all of us.