”For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6).

Just as we have prepared our home and our family for this day, so too we have prepared our hearts in the waiting with prayer and doing small acts of kindness toward others. Our Savior is born. Now the day is here and the wait is over. The darkness of the night has been filled with the wonderful everlasting Light who will guide us through our journey and help us to make straight our path. We resolve to continue prayer, kindness toward others and peace where we can build it.

The picture is of our creche at my parish. I was filled with Joy as I was able to be as lay minister of the Eucharist at the Christmas morning Mass. That for me is Christmas.

Merry Christmas Blessings to all.

PJP