The Christmas story has always been a beautiful narrative to read and contemplate. However, now more than ever we cannot afford to allow it to be a passive recitation of an important event.
Christmas is a moment in time that continues to call us all to bring peace and joy to others.
We, too, are asked to be the star, the beacon showing others the way to peace and serenity. Sometimes we are asked, like Mary, to let God use us to become present in others lives. Or, like Joseph, we may be asked to give our support to others even though we might not quite understand God’s plan.
Maybe this year we will be asked to merely witness to the work of a Higher Power as the shepherds were asked to do. Or we, like the Magi, may be called to share our most precious gifts and ask for nothing in return save the knowledge that we are doing the right thing.
The manger provided a safe, warm place for the new life those centuries ago. It may be that our job this year is to provide an emotional safe, warm and welcoming place for those struggling with a new way of life.
….So this year as we ask for peace to be granted to us and all those whom we love, we also pray that we all live our role in the bringing of peace and serenity to each other.
By Liz Adamson
original copyright 2000, copyright 2010
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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