As much of an idealist as Saint Francis of Assisi was, he could also be quite pragmatic and realistic. Knowing that most people had neither the means nor the luxury to make a pilgrimage to Bethlehem, the Poverello decided to bring Bethlehem to the people so they could make a pilgrimage in their to the place where the Lord was born, thereby giving us our beloved Nativity displays.
Recently the Holy Father Benedict XVI knelt in prayer before the creche in St. Peter's Vatican Square:
His Holiness shows us how to adore the newborn King. May the Lord grant him health, joy and peace in this new year.
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