# Journey to the Manger | The Nativity

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Podcast: [St. Josemaria Institute Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/st-josemaria-institute-podcast-173226)
Published: 2025-12-23T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this meditation, Fr. Eric Nicolai draws us into the mystery of the Nativity as a moment of profound light shining in darkness. From the difficult journey to Bethlehem to the silence of the manger, we see how God enters the world without spectacle, yet with infinite love. Through Scripture and sharing the witness of the saints, Fr. Eric helps us examine whether our own hearts have become a place truly fit for a King. Listen now to reflect on: The mystery of Christ choosing pover...

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