So much of contemporary Christmas celebrations has little or nothing to with commemorating the birth of the Savior of the world, In fact, depictions of that great event have been banned from more than a few public venues.
This should not come as a
surprise to a nation whose highest court, among other things, has banned prayer
in its public schools, allowed the murder of innocent life in the womb, and “redefined”
marriage.
Only through the power of
the Eucharist may any of us hope to weather the storm and persevere in the Faith.
How blessed are those
parishes which have chapels of Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration – whose parishioners
are able to visit our Lord twenty-four hours a day. This Gift is possible only
through the great sacrifices and loving commitment of so many souls who give of
their time to keep our Lord company.
What greater present could
we ever receive than to know that the infant Savior in the manger, the Jesus
who walked among us teaching and healing, the Lord who was brutally tortured,
crucified and killed and who rose from the dead is the very same Jesus who is
placed on our tongues and who remains here with us hidden behind the Sacred
Host encased in a monstrance – and we, simple
sinful folk, are privileged to be in His Presence!
May each of you know what
a great gift and consolation your presence at Adoration each week is to a God
who loves each of us beyond our comprehension.
May His healing, peaceful
and protective love flow all over you - every day of your life, in good times
and trying ones.
Merry Christmas and God
bless you!
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