In the magnificent First Reading from the Mass at night we hear the words: "The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light" (Is 9: 2) My question for all who attend Mass this Christmas is are you a person who walks in that light? Do you recognize the source of that light which overcomes suffering, tragedy and death in all its forms? If we can bathe in that light the reward will be joy: "... they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as when people exult when dividing plunder." (Is 9: 3) This joy is the true gift of Christmas. Let this joy fill not only our hearts but as we go through the world may it be contagious. So many people suffer from anxiety, depression and pessimism. We know that is not the end. We know that sin and death do not have the last word: "For a child has been born for us, a son given to us." (Is 9: 6) May God bless you richly this Christmastide as you walk in his wonderful light.
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