Every year about this time the adage that we should “treat every day like Christmas” crosses our lips. And every year that sentiment gets packed away with the ornaments and decorations, not to be seen again until next winter. Every single day a woman gives birth, refugees are forced to leave their town or country, holy men are challenged by the very faith that sustains them. Daily we are faced with unimaginable circumstances that, whether we choose to believe it or not, are instances of grace.
The birth of our Savior happened in a creche over 2000 years ago. But beacons of grace, individuals who are created in God’s image, are sent to us still today with the hope that we can recognize in them the Christ who sustains us. Jesus is incarnated every day in those to whom we minister. We are given the opportunity to renew our own salvation and to stand in awe of the power, mercy and love of God every day by ministering to the needs of others.
Let us be filled with the spirit of Christmas, the presence of faith,
mercy and love in our lives at this time and throughout the year.
And may God bless you and yours this holiday season! Merry Christmas!
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