When was your last family photo? Was it a joyful experience, or challenging? Why is it so important to have a family photo anyway?
Why is it so important for many of us to send this photo to others?
When was the last time you looked at a family photo from when you were a kid? What memories does the photo bring to mind? Are they pleasant memories, or memories you would rather not remember? If they are memories you would rather not remember, have you ever sought help dealing with those memories?
Imagine you are the photographer taking the first Christmas photo of Mary, Joseph, Jesus, and the rest. Is there anything you would have added, or taken away, if this was the photo they were planning on sending out in their Christmas cards that year?
Speaking of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus, have you ever thought about the conversation between Mary and her parents when she told them she was pregnant with Jesus, that she was carrying the savior of the world? Can you imagine if you were Mary, the conversation between you and your parents? How about if your daughter was Mary?
Look at a recent photo of your family. Now imagine that Jesus is in the center of the family photo. Think about how different your family would be if this were the case. What would it take for this to be the reality for you and your family? On the other hand, maybe he’s already there. How different is your family because he is? When did you last celebrate that difference?
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