Christmas in Bethlehem

This recently-published video is a compilation of images of Bethlehem – the ‘little town’ that was  the birthplace of Jesus.

Today as then, Bethlehem is a city under occupation. Jesus was only born there because the occupying power (Rome) ordered Mary and Joseph to travel there in order to complete a census.  The current occupying power (Israel) is not so intent on increasing the population of Bethlehem but seems more interested in sealing it off from the rest of the world!

Father Dave

If you can’t view the video, click here