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SIX-B THE BULLETIN OF THE CATHOLIC LAYMEN’S ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA DECEMBER 21, 1957. t SMITH'S SHOE REPAIR FOR FINE SHOE REPAIRING Daniel Village Augusta, Ga. By Rev. Stephen Hartdegen, O.F.M., L.S.S. Charles Ruben iz '< 'z 'z'X ‘z ^ ?c :c & sc *c ?c sc i c sc sc "c sc ’? ’ c sc scscsc % *c *t sc *c sc sc *c c 1 C <t sc ’csc *c sc sc ?c scsc sc & M Paul Ruben § £ £ fi £ 3 £ £ £ £ £ K £ £ BEST WISHES Ruben’s Department Store 914-16 BROAD ST. AUGUSTA, GA. £ 3 9^ Father Stephen is a professor of Sacred Scripture at Holy Name College in Washington etnd presi dent of the Catholic Biblical As sociation of America. * * * High above the cave nf the Savior’s birth the bells of Beth lehem’s tower announce the feast of Christmas, 1957. Their joyful ringing echoes for us the glad tid ings brought from heaven by an angel long centuries ago: “Today The CITIZENS & SOUTHERN NATIONAL BANKS downtown: 709 Broad Street Christmas and a Happy New Year AUGUSTA C&S NAT'L: 1448 Walton Way* MEMBERS FEDERAL 0EP0SI7 INSURANCE CORPORATION M O R E... MORE THAN ANY OTHER STORE HITE'S STILL HAS GIFTS A-PLENTY in the town of David a Savior has been bora to you.” Once more we join the heavenly host in praising God and singing, “Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace among men of good will.” ‘ The small group of “men of good will.” Joseph, Mary and a few friendly shepherds of the first Christmas has swelled through 19 centuries and a half into a countless army of followers of the Prince of Peace. Their common faith surrounds t h e m with light amid the darkness of the world and inspires them to believe that this Child, born with out benefit of light of day, with out comfort of cradle, in poverty and humility is truly the Son of God; and Savior of the world. Birthdays are wont to be ob served in families during the lifetime of their members, in na tions during the reigns of their kings or administration of their rulers. The birthdays of founders of great social movements may be observed for a time even after their death. Only the birthday of Christ is celebrated the world over for all time because he was born to bring peace to the world through redemption from sin. The day of Christ’s birth! The anniversary of Christ’s birth, 1957! How similar are they? In what do they differ? What, has the Savior’s birth wrought in: a sinful world? Are there men of good will today to welcome the Prince of Peace as their brother and their Savior? On the day of Christ’s birth (Continued on Page 7-B) AT LEADING CANDY DEPARTMENTS A. E, BEVERAGE COMPANY AUGUSTA, GEORGIA e whose birth we celebrate brought to earth the gifts of love and peace, understanding and good will. May ail these great gifts be yours.