Once again, the slips have been drawn, and this year’s cast of characters have been assembled.
Every year, for the past several years, our family has endeavored to emulate the virtues displayed by the various “characters” of the Nativity of our Lord. Slips of paper containing the names and virtues of each are folded and placed in a hat.
This year’s selections truly seem to reflect changes that we all really need. For the first time, Mom has to be a lamb. Helpless and dependent. Innocent and trusting. Ouch! This is going to be really, really hard…but good, right? A holy Advent season stretches before us and we must stretch, too.
Here are the slips as they were drawn:
The Christmas Star: Arthur
Virtues: Provide a steady light to guide the weary pilgrims. A source of guidance and illumination.
The Angel: Dad
Virtues: Proclaims the “tidings of great joy”. A source of inspiration. Obedient to the will of God.
Blessed Virgin: Galahad
Virtues: Meek, humble, modest and pure. Full and complete obedience to God. Holiness.
St. Joseph: Charlotte
Virtues: Humility, leadership and humble trust in God. Chastity and patience
The Shepherd: Emily
Virtues: Leadership. Listens to God. Kindness to the “lambs.” Goodness.
The Lambs (2): Mom and Gawain
Virtues: Docility, innocence, obedience and trust.
The Ox: Gareth
Virtues: Hardwork and diligence. Patience and sacrifice.
The Donkey: Clementine
Virtues: Humility and docility. Patiently bears all burdens.
We’re on our way, journeying towards Bethlehem…meet you there!
I am a traditional Catholic homeschooling mother of 9 children, married for 30 years to the most patient and sainted man. As converts to Catholicism in 1991, our family has only recently discovered the beauty and full expression of our beliefs in the timeless liturgy of antiquity, the Extraordinary Form also commonly referred to as the Traditional Latin Mass. An avid knitter, I also enjoy gardening, reading and immersing myself in the everyday graces of my vocation.
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What a superb idea, Kimberly. It’s amazing how we are always guided by God to greater holiness whenever we sincerely ask Him for guidance.