Have a Happy and Holy Christmas

 

It struck me as we approach Christmas during ongoing, extraordinary times, that this is a community event.  No one is left behind.  It is all or none.  It is enjoyed, celebrated, accomplished together, never alone.  Together, we leap for joy when recognizing a world full of miracles.  Together, we know happiness when sharing goodness and kindness.  Together, we know fulfilment when we appreciate we have done all we can and keep doing it.  

2,000 years ago, a young woman was bewildered and excluded, thanks to the God of mystery, placing an unbelievable challenge before her.  He response was to believe in the Mystery, be humbled by love and accept her calling in life.  So the Word was made flesh.  

We follow the same path - believe in the Mystery, be humbled by love and accept our calling.  So our God turns everything upside down, challenging us to participate more fully in the Reign of God.  What a great adventure is life, when it is fully appreciated, not being limited by our control, domination or narrow vision.     

Christmas is a wondrous and attractive time, full of memories, images and story, that bespeak the goodness of life, the joy of humanity, the vision of creation and the mystery of God.  

Have a happy and holy Christmas.