Many miles to the south of where Melchior and Caspar were meeting and getting to know each other, a merchant of fine spices and resins was also drawn to the star. In all his travels

Some people look to the heavens for signs and portents that would comfort and meet their immediate need. A clear sky tinged red at night would suggest good weather was coming. The same sky and

The two families were still many days from their destination, but already the village of Bethlehem was filling up with ‘Sons of David’ who were reluctantly gathering to register their existence, thereby making it easier

There were a number of routes that Joseph and Mary could travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem. The straightest would bring them along by the River Jordan, down to Jerusalem and then the last few miles

Gabriel entered the presence of Almighty God, his angelic frame bowed by the sheer beauty and power of Love. God’s heart was never a mystery to his messengers, He wore his feelings openly. His ways

The veil between heaven and earth was paper thin. Legions of warrior messengers stood guard of the Gateway between, but they knew and recognised Gabriel from his frequent visits to the children of God below.

Mary was resting in her favourite place atop the roof of Zechariah’s house. At least here there was no hiding her away: she mused to herself as she reflected over the events of recent weeks.