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The spirituality of Bethlehem is, above all, a spirituality of the Gospel: it is born in the manger, rooted in the Word, and unfolds in a life offered to the world. Fr. Georges Conus, one of the veterans of the Missionaries of Bethlehem (SMB), opens for us here a living path to understand this spirituality. Originally from Switzerland and formed at the SMB minor seminary in Torry, Fribourg, he spent many years in mission in Haiti. Today he resides in Torry, where he serves as a living witness to the community’s tradition for young brothers and student-priests. He also continues his pastoral ministry in the Diocese of Fribourg. In this series of articles, he shares with depth and simplicity the essence of SMB spirituality — a biblical, incarnate, and real-life rooted spirituality. We call ourselves the “Missionaries of Bethlehem” (SMB). People often ask whether our Mother House is in Bethlehem.… Read more