Christmas Day Thoughts - 12/25/2012

Christmas Day Thoughts: Merry Christmas everyone! There has been a lot of darkness in our world during the past year but today provides us with a great light. Today we can let go the yoke of all  our burdens at least for the day, because in the gloominess of our land a light shines! A child truly is born to us today,  a Wonder-Counselor, God-Hero, Father-Forgiver, Prince of Peace. All we need to do is take a moment from our busy lives to stop and recognize the presence of God in our life. A presence that comes to us in family, friends and the gift of life.

The great Dominican mystic Meister Eckhart, says that Jesus is born three time, long ago in history, when he comes again in glory and each day in our hearts. Let us truly give birth to Christ today and give the light Isaiah speaks about to the world. Let us tell the world the glory of God today and always!

Christmas Prayer: God of all love, embrace us with the light of your love this day. May our faith shine through our living of life and bring to the world your presence once again. May all be blessed today for You our God are born within us and you are called Wondrous God, Prince of Peace, Father of all ages! In your radiant light we continue to pray for families in grief; for little ones whose lives were too short; for teachers, administrators and responders who put others first; for a community that must find a way to live; for all of us who seek a world of lasting peace! Amen!

Christmas Runner's Thought: Merry Christmas all runners and if you run today do so with the joy of this wonderful day blessed by God!

I wish everyone a Blessed and Holy Christmas! I hope you are spending the day with family or friends, or both. May today be truly one that lifts your burdens and is filled with the light of God's love! Peace in the Child Jesus...Fr. Paul