Christmas is now upon us, a time when we prayerfully recall and joyfully celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. It seems to me that the meaning of this season can be found in just one word — Emmanuel — which means “God is with us.”
In the birth of Jesus Christ, God is with us — and that truth makes all the difference in the world. The Bible reminds us that “Nothing can separate us from the love of God.” Even in the most difficult of times, then — God is with you; He loves you, and He cares for you, every day! And that’s the best Christmas gift of all!
If you’ve drifted away from God, perhaps it’s time to come home — it’s time to renew your friendship with Jesus — your Savior and Friend. Jesus is waiting for you with open arms.
To the members of our Catholic Family, and our friends and neighbors in the community — a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year to all!!
