Drew Downs – Drew Downs

Christmas Stories

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7 min read

In the Holy Family, we see the example of God’s command: to trust. In their flight into Egypt, we are reminded of God’s command.

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2 min read

They were promised a savior. Which also implies they needed saving. Because Christmas isn’t about metaphorical saving.

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4 min read

We are misusing our perspective. Looking at the individual behavior of a variant hides the impact on the wider public.

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3 min read

In the Holy Family’s escape into Egypt, we receive the moral weight of the Incarnation: we are the givers of grace.

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1 min read

Going first is exciting and frightening: challenging and hopeful. It is also almost always where the magic happens.

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5 min read

Why does it matter when we celebrate the Feast of Stephen? John? Holy Innocents? The challenge of tradition, innovation, and formation.