This sort of prayer reinforces the dividing line between “us” and “them.” Jesus’ radical statement was quite the opposite—Love your enemies, and pray for a tidal wave of God’s blessings on those very ...

In preparing for the feast, the Novena or nine days of prayer to the Infant Jesus began on Jan 30 and will end on Feb 7, a day before the feast. A pandal is being put up on the ground adjoining ...