The Day Is Here

 Luke 2: 1-14

The Birth of Jesus Christ

2 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. ² This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. ³ And all went to be registered, each to his own town. ⁴ And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, ⁵ to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. ⁶ And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. ⁷ And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.

The Shepherds and the Angels

⁸ And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. ⁹ And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. ¹⁰ And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. ¹¹ For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. ¹² And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” ¹³ And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,

¹⁴ “Glory to God in the highest,
    and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”

Our Advent Days of Preparation have brought us to THIS DAY, a blessed day, a day of JOY, FAMILY, GIFTS, MIDNIGHT MASS, SPLENDID MUSIC, PEACE AND PRESENCE..  Yes, the Son of God is present among us, as we are present to our families and friends, many  of whom we haven't seen for a good while, and because of the virus, many we will only be present to via phone, zoom or Skype. How can we best celebrate the marvel of God becoming ONE OF US?  How about GRATITUDE?  So many have been involved with us day in and day out, just being there with and for us.  It's time to express our gratitude for their help, presence and love.  Our lists can go on and on, but above all, let us remember to THANK GOD for his loving care and presence among us.Thanks to his constant love a MERRY CHRISTMAS IS OURS, despite Covid-19 and its variants.  THANK YOU and MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL SUBSCRIBERS TO BROTHER RENE'S DAILY BREAD.

Bro. Rene