The weak and defenseless child of Bethlehem is God. He was not born to seek conflict with the Roman power nor with the tyranny of those who believed themselves to be infallible interpreters of the Law, but He did not shrink from error, the force of evil or injustice.
He brought the truth, the good, the light and the peace that the world needs. He came to free all men and women from the tyrannies that sin brings with it. He offered his life also for his persecutors and for those who hated him, so that they too could attain salvation. So that they could have a happy and lasting life.
That’s why today’s Christmas
It is a feast of love and freedom, of speaking freely and confidently of the good things that bubble up in the heart, without flinching in the face of adverse environments. A good time to recognize how good and joyful is the reality of marriage and family, how beautiful the smile of a child, how tender the affectionate gaze of a sick grandfather who barely babbles. An opportunity to look at the society in which we live with realism and joy: although there is no lack of difficulties, there is much that can be done to build, with the efforts of all, a world worth living in.
“Jesus, You, lying in a manger, are the bread of my life.”
Pope Francis Homily Christmas Mass 2018
Christmas
Bring a invitation to all men of good will so that we may reconsider, so that, respecting the differences, opinions and ways of being of each one of us, let’s look for decidedly the important thing: the true good of every human being, above personal selfishness. It is a feast of optimism, light, reconciliation, joy and peace.
“Christmas is you when you illuminate with your life the way of goodness, patience, joy and generosity.” Pope Francis
Decking your halls (and everything else)
Decorating your home, yard, office, car or even yourself is a great way to bring a festive, happy touch to the dark days of winter. Many people love making their own Christmas decorations, stringing up twinkly lights, hanging a round evergreen wreath on the door and sporting funny ugly Christmas sweaters to bring the holiday cheer.
Christmas cookies
Whether you bake them to share with others or for your own enjoyment, nothing says “It’s the holidays” like the smell of freshly baked Christmas cookies.
A few tips
And such optimism, joy and peace will be real if let Jesus be born in our hearts to enlighten them.
These tips are:
a) Put on the nativity scene and explain it to the children, and pray there, reliving the scene.
b) Go to the Midnight Mass, or take special care of the Mass on that day. Preparing well with a good confession
c) Give something of ourselves to those in need, especially of our time and affection for our family and those close to us.