A little child wrapped in swaddling clothes, laid in a humble manger, born to a carpenter and a young girl. And in truth He was the Son of God.
That in essence is the true spirit of Christmas: an overwhelmingly generous love that was willing to give up its majesty, an innocence that looks past humble surroundings in faith at the certain arrival of eternal glory.
Too often, we forget this during the mad shopping rush come holiday time. One good thing that has come out of the uncertainties that we face � political instability, a devastating calamity, economic doldrums � is a newfound realization of this truth once we find out we don�t have that much money to spend. Once crass commercialism has run its course, we take a good hard look at the things that truly matter. Many of us have started attending Mass or church services. Others spend long overdue time with their families. Still others finally slow down and thank God for another year of life. Not a few have made small sacrifices to donate to the less fortunate.
In just a couple of weeks, the Christmas lanterns will dim, the party noises will have died down, and our exchange gifts stocked or used. But what is immortal and unconquerable will have remained: our soundness of mind and vigor of heart; the rebonding of relationships with friends, families, and colleagues; and a watchful, caring Almighty who will never let us down.
A wise man once said, �What will not kill us, will make us stronger.� The grim shadow that has cloaked itself on our surroundings shall pass. We need only do our part patiently, hold our head up high, and while waiting, pray in all fervor to the God who loved us so much He sent us His only Son.
�So these three remain: faith, hope, and love�but the greatest of these is love.� (1 Cor. 13: 13)
HAVE A BLESSED CHRISTMAS AND A PEACEFUL NEW YEAR.
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