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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1971
Page
5
Christmas Eve editorial features sermons from local priests and pastors about the meaning of the holiday. The piece urges focusing on Christ as the gift of love not consumerism, with reflections from Father A. Hiller and quotes from Helen S. Rice and Philip Brooks.
Pastor Larry Baker argues Christmas transcends spectacle and gifts, viewing it as God’s revelation in Jesus Christ. He urges focus on Emmanuel and the manger scene, not just holiday trappings, highlighting the season as a time to reflect on God at work and the Word becoming flesh.
A Christmas sermon contrasts the Nativity with Jesus arrival in Jerusalem. Rev Curtis Cox and Rev Leo Powers urge hearts to receive Christ as the Prince of Peace, inviting followers to faith, baptism, and discipleship.
The message centers on Jesus as the savior born at Bethlehem and the path to eternal life. It cites Luke 2 11 and John 14 6 to urge belief and confession, presenting Jesus as the sole truth and the source of abundant life. The preacher urges readers to live in obedience and witness through Christ.
Rev. Russell Rodriguez notes varied interpretations of Christmas from children to teens. He cites toddlers enjoying toys, young children a break from school, teens seeking fireworks and leisure, while parents anticipate wearing new apparel and other celebrations.
The Monroe News-Star publishes as an independent newspaper from Monroe Louisiana with second class matter status dated June 1 1909. It lists staff including publishers John D Ewing and Wilson Ewing and editor staff, advertising representatives Branham Moloney Company and AP affiliations.
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