“And now you will be silent and not able to speak until the day this happens, because you did not believe my words, which will come true at their appointed time.’ (Luke 1:20) Mary. Joseph. Angels. Shepherds. And of course, Jesus in baby form. These figures stand out in our nativity scenes, setting the stage for the story of the Gospel, the birth of the Good News, and the very reason the organization I lead is on mission to help Christians get ready to speak. But, like the best literary stories, this historical one had profound characters waiting in the wings to emphasize its most powerful points. This year, our…