112 – ‘The Man & the Birds’ – A Special Christmas Story

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Welcome to a special Christmas story!

As you navigate the hustle and bustle of last-minute preparations and festivities, I’m honored to share a modern-day parable titled “The Man and the Birds,” intertwined with a classic Christmas hymn, “Adeste Fidelis,” translated as “Oh, Come All Ye Faithful.”

The parable, popularized by the legendary radio host Paul Harvey, unfolds as a beautiful Christmas tradition, reminding us of the season’s true essence. May it become a meaningful pause, allowing you to reflect and shift your focus onto the true essence of Christmas and Jesus. Wishing you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and a season filled with reflection, warmth, and the timeless message of love.

In this episode, John discusses:

• The spirit of Christmas
• The invitation of “Adeste Fidelis”
• The story of “The Man and the Birds”

Key Takeaways:

• “Adeste Fidelis,” (Oh, Come All Ye Faithful) is more than just a song, it is an invitation—a pivotal aspect of our story today, aimed at encouraging the faithful to find and follow Jesus during this Christmas season.
• “The Man and the Birds” was made popular by the legendary radio host Paul Harvey, who shared it every Christmas for decades without knowing the original author.
• The parable unfolds with a man who, despite being a kind and decent person, struggles with the idea of the incarnation and chooses not to attend church on Christmas Eve.
• On a snowy Christmas Eve, the man’s profound encounter with a flock of birds seeking refuge becomes a poignant metaphor for understanding, trust, and compassion, echoing the universal longing for connection and the Christmas spirit of love, compassion, and joy.

“My prayer is that this story allows you to pause and reflect and shift our hearts and our minds onto Christmas and onto Jesus this week and far into the new year and beyond.”



Additional resources:

• ADESTE FIDELIS (arr. for bells): https://youtu.be/Cgj4Sr1dskc?feature=shared
• The Man and the Birds Christmas Story: https://www.manandthebirds.com/

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