Christmas Message
Christmas Message
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Angels are hovering all around in the Infancy Narratives bringing messages to those unexpected ones who are invited to bring forth the Light and be witnesses of the Light. These angels sent from the heavens speak Good News and encourage the shepherds saying:
"Do not be afraid; for behold,
I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people."
Luke 2:10
There are an abundance of reasons to be afraid right now yet, the angels speak to us as does Jesus Christ Himself encouraging us in late December of 2011 not to be hoarders of fear but generous witnesses to the Light in the neighbor with whom we live or who comes to us in a surprise package. The Divine Child was born for all the people of all times and places.
May each and every one of you and your neighbor experience the presence of the innocent and lowly One, fully divine, fully human, Who delights in sitting, standing, walking or running beside us when fear enters into our hearts. Together let us rejoice that Christ was born, is being born, and will be born for those who long for the Light.
Merry Christmas to you and all your loved ones!
Blessings of Great Joy!
In the love of Christ, Light of the World,
and in loving gratitude for all the ways you have encouraged the Light in you to shine forth,
Fr. Chris Eggleton, O.P.
