The constant bell-ringing at local stores reminds us of the burden we are asked to help carry for those whose Christmas will not be possible without our generosity. The bell does not ask much, but each small contribution piles up to a substantial amount. Central Catholic has a goal of $10,000 for its Christmas Project, that is, all the Christmas Fixin's including presents for 52 families; which we have met every year. Yesterday's bake sale along with the up-coming raffle and on-going mission collections will help us reach, if not surpass that goal. When shared among so many, the "burden" that these families and needs pose is light.
When Jesus says, "my yoke is easy and my burden is light" (Mt 8:30) he means that he is there yoked to us to share the burden we carry; he divides it, whatever it may be, in half. So, let us take advantage of his offer to "Come to me" and lighten the burden which alone we cannot carry.
Bro. Rene
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