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Annual celebration of “Posadas” is a call to action

Annual celebration of “Posadas” is a call to action

by John Freund, CM | Dec 23, 2009 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses

In Latino communities, re-enactments are held commemorating Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter in Bethlehem — a place for Jesus to be born. The tradition is called Las Posadas, which literally means “the inns” in Spanish. For people of faith who are concerned...

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