BETHLEHEM, PALESTINE: “THE OX & THE DONKEY UNDERSTOOD MORE” Published on December 25, 2013October 3, 2020 by jacquelinemhadel There were only a few shepherds at the first Bethlehem. The Ox and the donkey understood more of the first Christmas than the high priests in Jerusalem. And it is the same today. ~ Thomas Merton 25DEC13. Bethlehem, Palestinian Territories. 31.77867535.231272 Share this:TwitterRedditFacebookTumblrPinterestEmailMorePrintPocketLike this:Like Loading...