That message this year questions “peace on earth”, since Jesus represents migrant children being held at the southern border separated from their parents.
The wise men are the caravan of migrants behind the border wall. They believe it’s very much the message of Jesus. “Jesus was about taking care of one another. This is not the way to take care of one another,” said Fr. Josoma.
“We’re not trying to scandalize anyone,” said parishioner Pat Ferrone, a member of the Pax Christi committee which came up with the idea for the display. “We’re trying to reflect back a reality that has to be looked at.”
The nativity scene in Dedham has a baby Jesus in a cage, calling attention to immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border. (WBZ-TV)
But mixing politics with religion isn’t sitting well with some who believe the nativity scene has crossed a line. “This is where you come to pray not to be preached at what you should think about politics,” said Helen Watson who drove to church to see the display.
Fr. Josoma insists the scene is not a dig at Trump administration policies. Instead of political activism he calls it gospel activism. “We talk about Matthew 25 feeding the hungry and welcoming the stranger.” Source
I am outraged! Everybody knows for Catholic you don’t put out the Baby Jesus in a cage until Christmas Eve. Gee, what were they thinking?
Actually, the only Baby Jesus’ I worship are cage-free, free-range, and organic.
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This is ridiculous.
“I am outraged! Everybody knows for Catholic you don’t put out the Baby Jesus in a cage until Christmas Eve. Gee, what were they thinking?”
You’re Left, “I” mean right Jeff that this is really a ‘Humor’ post but then again???
MERRY CHRISTMAS