Posted on 12/26/2004 5:44:28 PM PST by Salvation
If this is really true - then why was much of the NT scripture not written in "mother goose rhyme" fashion in some of the more intense days of persecution for the church in the Roman world when believers were used as torches or fed to the lions? I am personally glad that I don't have to sing some silly little ditty in order to disguise Truth, because I know that He whose Truth it is says that we are to simply we proclaim Him. In Spirit and in Truth - not in nursery rhymes!
Just the thought of hearing that makes me glad that I don't frequent the old news sources. Ick!
**The story goes something like this: On Jan 6, when the three wise men are on their way to Bethlehem, if your doors are marked, they will pass through your house and give their blessing to your family and each room that is marked. Is it true? Will they actually pass through your house? I don't know but its a wonderful custom and IF it is true, well, we can never have too many blessings!**
I have heard of marking the initials. But the part about the Three Wise Men passing through your household is new to me. Guess I'll have to look for it.
Thank you for the history lesson! I knew it was true!
I thought that you were doubting the persecuting of Catholics. I understand how the song could have or might not have referred to secret inferences.
Are you serious?
BTTT on the First Day of Christmas.
And I suppose there were never any signs in the Unitied States:
"Catholics Need Not Apply"????
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