God’s Nativity Scene

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God’s Nativity Scene

“God’s Nativity Scene” is a moving account of the First Christmas, seen through the eyes of the innkeeper at Bethlehem, a shepherd boy with Down Syndrome, a housemaid, a donkey and — the star.

Its cast includes Gabriel and Herod, the Wise Men and Simeon, the Holy Innocents and — the universe.

Since its first publication in Madrid in 1995 it has had ten editions, enjoys a wide readership among both adults and children, and has established itself as a Christmas classic. 

Enrique Monasterio was born in Bilbao, Spain, in 1941. He was awarded a doctorate in Theology from the Lateran University, Rome, in 1968 and ordained to the priesthood in Madrid in 1969.

He has served as chaplain at universities in Valencia and Madrid, but “El Belen que puso Dios” was conceived while teaching at Aldeafuente, a school for girls.

Father Monasterio has published two other books, and will shortly publish another.

He contributes regularly to “Mundo Cristiano” and writes a daily blog.