What I like about the readings that come at this time of the year - Christmas time - is that they are full of familiar references which is very helpful for prayer. Particularly the reading that come from the Gospel of Luke who is someone who's very graphic and describes events and personalities with a great deal of color.

About the Speaker: Father Michael Kelly is a Jesuit priest and English language publisher of the respected Jesuit periodical, La Civilta Cattolica.

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