BETHLEHEM, PALESTINE: “THE OX & THE DONKEY UNDERSTOOD MORE” Published on December 25, 2013April 16, 2023 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. Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Print (Opens in new window) Print Like this:Like Loading...