{"id":3198,"date":"2024-11-27T19:46:35","date_gmt":"2024-11-27T19:46:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fallriverfaithformation.org\/?page_id=3198"},"modified":"2024-11-27T19:52:47","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T19:52:47","slug":"the-nativity-story","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fallriverfaithformation.org\/pt-pt\/the-nativity-story\/","title":{"rendered":"The Nativity Story"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover fw-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1833\" height=\"948\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3204\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fallriverdiocese.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/11\/a7ebb0_2b35bb45d9ba41d4938723ed77584026mv2.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fallriverdiocese.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/11\/a7ebb0_2b35bb45d9ba41d4938723ed77584026mv2.jpg 1833w, https:\/\/www.fallriverdiocese.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/11\/a7ebb0_2b35bb45d9ba41d4938723ed77584026mv2-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fallriverdiocese.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/11\/a7ebb0_2b35bb45d9ba41d4938723ed77584026mv2-1024x530.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fallriverdiocese.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/11\/a7ebb0_2b35bb45d9ba41d4938723ed77584026mv2-768x397.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fallriverdiocese.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/11\/a7ebb0_2b35bb45d9ba41d4938723ed77584026mv2-1536x794.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1833px) 100vw, 1833px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><strong><em>But Mary treasured all these things, pondering them in her heart.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>Luke 2:19<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:25% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"398\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fallriverdiocese.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/09\/2.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1501 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fallriverdiocese.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/09\/2.webp 398w, https:\/\/www.fallriverdiocese.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/09\/2-300x298.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.fallriverdiocese.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/09\/2-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 398px) 100vw, 398px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">EAT THIS<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>Make this recipe together<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong><em>Chicken Tostadas<\/em><\/strong><br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ifoodreal.com\/chicken-tostadas\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Original Recipe from ifoodreal.com<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Yield: Makes 8 tostadas<\/em><br><em>Time: 20&nbsp;minutes<\/em><br><em>Description: think open-face taco, with a fried tortilla, to celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe, who&#8217;s feast is on Dec 12<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To make homemade tostada shells:&nbsp;Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line large baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arrange tortillas in a single layer, spray with cooking spray and sprinkle with salt on both sides.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bake for 6 minutes per each side, means flipping once.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prep toppings:&nbsp;While tostadas are baking, make easy guacamole salsa by combining tomato, avocado, red onion, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, salt and lime juice. Get other ingredients ready.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assembly:&nbsp;To assemble tostadas, top each shell with guacamole salsa, beans, chicken and cheese.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Storing tostada shells:&nbsp;You can bake homemade tostada shells for up to 48 hours in advance. Just store in resealable Ziploc bag to keep shells crunchy<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Making ahead: You can shred chicken, chop\/ dice veggies, crumble cheese for up to 48 hours in advance and store in airtight containers. You can even prep guacamole and store for up to 24 hours.To prevent browning, here are 2 foolproof methods of storing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plastic:&nbsp;Level guac in a bowl and tightly press piece of plastic on top.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water:&nbsp;Pour cold water on top, then drain and stir before serving.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p><em>Ingredients<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8&nbsp;corn tortillas or store-bought tostada shells<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3&nbsp;medium tomatoes&nbsp;diced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4&nbsp;medium avocados&nbsp;diced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3&nbsp;tbsp&nbsp;red onion&nbsp;finely chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/4&nbsp;cup&nbsp;cilantro&nbsp;finely chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1&nbsp;tsp&nbsp;cumin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1&nbsp;tsp&nbsp;chili powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3\/4&nbsp;tsp&nbsp;salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lime&nbsp;juice of<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>15&nbsp;oz&nbsp;can low sodium black beans&nbsp;drained &amp; rinsed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3&nbsp;cups&nbsp;shredded chicken<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/2&nbsp;cup&nbsp;feta or Cotija cheese&nbsp;crumbled<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cooking spray<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:25% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"398\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fallriverdiocese.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/09\/1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1504 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fallriverdiocese.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/09\/1.webp 398w, https:\/\/www.fallriverdiocese.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/09\/1-300x298.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.fallriverdiocese.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/09\/1-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 398px) 100vw, 398px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PRAY THIS<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>Pray this prayer together<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>1. Light your Advent wreath for the appropriate week<\/em><\/strong><br>For information on Advent wreaths and a wreath blessing,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.loyolapress.com\/catholic-resources\/liturgical-year\/advent\/about-advent\/advent-links-to-explore-and-share\/blessing-an-advent-wreath\/\" target=\"_blank\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2.&nbsp;<em>Share something you would each like to pray for<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>3. Bless you Nativity Scene:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All make the sign of the cross as the leader says:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our help is in the name of the Lord.<br>R\/.&nbsp;Who made heaven and earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of those present or the leader reads a text of sacred Scripture, for example,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.usccb.org\/bible\/Luke2:1\" target=\"_blank\">Luke 2:1<\/a>&nbsp;(lines 1-8) or&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.usccb.org\/bible\/Isaiah7:10\" target=\"_blank\">Isaiah 7:10<\/a>&nbsp;(lines 10-15, the birth of Emmanuel).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reader:&nbsp;The Gospel of the Lord.<br>R\/.&nbsp;Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The leader prays with hands joined:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>God of every nation and people,<br>from the very beginning of creation<br>you have made manifest your love:<br>when our need for a Savior was great<br>you sent your Son to be born of the Virgin Mary.<br>To our lives he brings joy and peace,<br>justice, mercy, and love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lord,<br>bless all who look upon this manger;<br>may it remind us of the humble birth of Jesus,<br>and raise our thoughts to him,<br>who is God-with-us and Savior of all,<br>and who lives and reigns forever and ever.<br>R\/.&nbsp;Amen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">\u2014From&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/store.usccb.org\/catholic-household-blessings-and-prayers-p\/5-645.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Catholic Household Blessings &amp; Prayers<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/store.usccb.org\/catholic-household-blessings-and-prayers-p\/5-645.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usccb.org\/prayer-and-worship\/sacraments-and-sacramentals\/sacramentals-blessings\/objects\/blessing-of-a-christmas-manger-or-nativity-scene\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(original post by USCCB)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:25% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"398\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fallriverdiocese.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/09\/3.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1507 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fallriverdiocese.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/09\/3.webp 398w, https:\/\/www.fallriverdiocese.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/09\/3-300x298.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.fallriverdiocese.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/09\/3-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 398px) 100vw, 398px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WATCH THIS<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>Watch this movie together<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><em><strong>A<\/strong><\/em><strong>s you eat your tostadas, watch the film:<\/strong><br><em><strong>The Nativity Story.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Available at:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/video\/detail\/amzn1.dv.gti.8aa9f7b0-89da-6c62-7a9a-a14747c91da7?ref_=imdbref_tt_wbr_pvt_aiv&amp;tag=imdbtag_tt_wbr_pvt_aiv-20\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon<\/a><\/em><br><em>Movie Run Time: 1 hr 40 min<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Description:<\/em><br>A 2006 American&nbsp;biblical&nbsp;drama film&nbsp;based on the&nbsp;nativity of Jesus, focusing&nbsp;on the period in Mary and Joseph&#8217;s life where they journeyed to Bethlehem for the birth of Jesus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Directed by&nbsp;Catherine Hardwicke&nbsp;and starring&nbsp;Keisha Castle-Hughes&nbsp;and&nbsp;Oscar Isaac. The film was released on December 1, 2006 after it premiered in&nbsp;Vatican City&nbsp;November 26, 2006.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"464\" height=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fallriverdiocese.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/11\/images-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fallriverdiocese.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/11\/images-2.jpg 464w, https:\/\/www.fallriverdiocese.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/11\/images-2-208x300.jpg 208w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 464px) 100vw, 464px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:25% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"398\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fallriverdiocese.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/09\/4.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1514 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fallriverdiocese.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/09\/4.webp 398w, https:\/\/www.fallriverdiocese.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/09\/4-300x298.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.fallriverdiocese.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/09\/4-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 398px) 100vw, 398px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DISCUSS THIS<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>Discuss together as a family<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>After watching the movie, use any of the following questions to share as a family.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>What was Mary&#8217;s life like in Nazareth?&nbsp;<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>How would you have felt if you were Mary when the Angel appeared to her?<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>How do you think Mary felt when she when no one believed her?<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>How did Mary and Joseph&#8217;s relationship change during the their journey?<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>How did the Shepherd feel after meeting the newborn Jesus? What did Mary say to him?<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>How can we make room for Jesus in our hearts like Mary did?<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><em>We&#8217;d love to hear or see how it went with your family!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><em>Share your experiences or pictures by clicking below.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:dcarvalho@dioc-fr.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SHARE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>EAT THIS Make this recipe together Chicken TostadasOriginal Recipe from ifoodreal.com Yield: Makes 8 tostadasTime: 20&nbsp;minutesDescription: think open-face taco, with a fried tortilla, to celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe, who&#8217;s feast is on Dec 12 Making ahead: You can shred chicken, chop\/ dice veggies, crumble cheese for up to 48 hours in advance and store&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_crosspost_to_1":false,"_crosspost_to_16":false,"_crosspost_to_17":false,"_crosspost_to_18":false,"_crosspost_to_20":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3198","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","description-off"],"pp_force_visibility":null,"pp_subpost_visibility":null,"pp_inherited_force_visibility":null,"pp_inherited_subpost_visibility":null,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fallriverfaithformation.org\/pt-pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3198","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fallriverfaithformation.org\/pt-pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fallriverfaithformation.org\/pt-pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fallriverfaithformation.org\/pt-pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fallriverfaithformation.org\/pt-pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3198"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.fallriverfaithformation.org\/pt-pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3198\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3212,"href":"https:\/\/www.fallriverfaithformation.org\/pt-pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3198\/revisions\/3212"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fallriverfaithformation.org\/pt-pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3198"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}