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We had such a nice Christmas, and it was great to have four days off. Friday night after everyone arrived in town, we had our annual tamalada at Noelia’s house. If you’re not familiar with that word, it’s a party where tamales are made and tequila shots are taken. At least that’s what we do.

In 1968, in a space race against the Soviets, and truly unprepared for the voyage, NASA launched Apollo 8 to orbit the moon, and astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell and Bill Anders became the first humans to leave the bonds of Earth. They would reach their destination on Christmas Eve.

I’m working from the home office today getting prepared for Sunday morning. What can you say about the Christmas story that has not already been said? It’s a challenge for sure. We see such faith and obedience and commitment to the Lord in the lives of Joseph and Mary. How do we become like them? How does that happen?