A 14th-century Armenian illumination by Toros Taronatsi of the Annunciation. The scene
reflects Isaiah’s prophecy that “the virgin shall conceive and bear a son,” the sign of
Emmanuel promised to God’s people. Photo: Public domain. As Christmas is celebrated across the country, the priests from Ireland’s major pilgrimage sites are encouraging people to slow down, make space for God, and rediscover the quiet heart of the season amid its festivities. Fr Richard Gibbons PP of Knock Shrine acknowledged that Christmas can be a difficult time for many families. “This time…
