Gospel Reflections by Father Gerry Pierse, C.Ss.R.

Advent Reflections:

The Christmas Stories: Midrash
The Christmas Stories: the Genealogy
The Birth Stories
The Inn Story; Another Version

The Inn Story, Another Version

 

      Rey and Andy were bitter rivals in school. Rey was miffed when Andy
was given the role of Joseph in the school Christmas play. He was
determined to upset and shame Andy during the performance.
When Mary and Joseph (Andy) came knocking at his door the innkeeper was supposed to say, "There is no room in the inn."

      But Rey said "Come right in!" Andy was knocked off his balance for just a moment and then he said to Mary, "Wait here a moment until I inspect the house." He came back in a moment and said to Mary "It is filthy. The stable would be much better!"

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Taken from Sundays into Silence - A Pathway to Life. Copyright © 1998 by Claretian Publications

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