After four weeks of preparation during Advent, we arrive now at the day when we commemorate the birth of the Son of God. Our readings bring up the familiar stories and images; our homes ring with the joy of carols and conversation and scattered members return to family for the celebration of this event with gifts, traditional foods and the gift of presence. Joy, laughter and sharing stories of the past year and hopes for the future abound; churches overflow with people who make it a special point to worship and give thanks on this day.
Yesterday over 260 men and their sons gathered for a breakfast where the speaker and the closing prayer challenged us to be holy, not only good, and to take this holiness to our families and to the streets. Most of those there are already very active in their churches and communities, but there is always MORE we can do.
This is a special day, perhaps the most favorite feast worldwide, and ranks high in American Culture along with Thanksgiving and Easter. It's hard to say which is highest, but nevertheless, may we all do our best to make it a holy joyful, day by sharing the love God gives us in Jesus with ALL we encounter today.
Bro. Rene
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