Reflecting on Death During Advent

Catholics should contemplate death in preparation for Baby Jesus’ birth, according to Sr. Danielle Victoria. "Baby Jesus came to die for us," she told CNA of the temptation to over-sentimentalize him. Even in art -- as a baby in crèche nativity scenes -- Christ frequently appears with his feet "on top of each other and his hands are outstretched." He is, in other words, already placed in the shape of the cross.