Saint Luke Slidell

Come and Be Born in Me | 11 | Modesty

Beauty and simplicity are intertwined. Perhaps it is why the topic of modesty can be so poetic. Are you a manger of modesty, striving for simplicity and moderation?

Come and Be Born in Me | 10 | Faithfulness

Are you a manger that is firmly planted in the stable? Or are you willing to be moved around according to your own emotions?

Come and Be Born in Me | 9 | Gentleness

Is your manger strong enough to protect the King of the Universe, yet gentle enough to comfort Him?

Come and Be Born in Me | 8 | Generosity

Does the manger of your soul never tire of giving of itself? Are you are generous soul?

Come and Be Born in Me | 7 | Goodness

Is your manger what it was intended to be? Is your soul 'good'?

Come and Be Born in Me | 6 | Kindness

Is the manger of your soul a place where the Lord can come and go, with no payment in return? Or is He more likely to get splintered by your lack of kindness?

Come and Be Born in Me | 5 | Patience

Is your soul a manger that is tired of waiting on the Lord of the Universe? Or is your soul one of enduring patience?

Come and Be Born in Me | 4 | Peace

Is your soul a perpetual place of peace? Is the manger of your soul a suitable place of rest for the Lord? 

Come and Be Born in Me | 3 | Joy

Does your manger scream, "Yo! You've gotta see this!!"? Is your manger attractive to others? Is your manger a place where our Lord chooses to dwell?

Come and Be Born in Me | 2 | Charity

You can know a tree by its fruits. You can know a manger by Who chooses to abide in it. Is your manger a warm bed of charity in which our Lord can dwell?