There is a story from Czech bishop Monsignor Hnilica of a Christmas Eve with Saint Teresa of Calcutta. There was a knock on the convent’s door during their simple but festive dinner, and the nun who went to answer the door returned with a basket covered in a cloth.
“A woman gave it to me, then rushed off,” she said—then added as she handed the basket to Teresa, “She was probably a benefactor who wanted to donate some food to us for Christmas.” Teresa’s eyes sparkled as she removed the cloth and lifted up a sleeping baby boy. “Jesus has arrived,” she said with a smile. The baby was…
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