Advent

The Bulletin and friends celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.

Both science and Scripture attest to the power of rejoicing, especially when we don’t feel like it.

The 12 days of Christmas tell of martyrdom, pain, and sacrifice as much as life, joy, and salvation. This is no accident.

Anna and Simeon remind us of what it looks like to wait on Jesus amid personal and political upheaval.

Jesus didn’t just come to earth to save us from our sins, but to invite humanity to participate in the divine life.

We’re eager to ask whether it could have happened. We shouldn’t forget to ask what it means.

As a curator, I love how contemporary art makes the world feel strange. So does the story of Jesus’ birth.

Nativity scenes show us the loving parents we all need—and remind me that my own parents estranged me over my faith.

Angels are everywhere in the Bible. The Christmas season reminds us to take them seriously.