On this Christmas Day with so much sadness and worry in the world, it compels me to speak of the true meaning of Christmas. I was watching “A Charlie Brown Christmas” with my grandchildren where they pitted the modern reality of worldly commercialism against the remembrance of the birth of Christ; the sadness of human existence against the hope of eternal salvation.
I see no need to expand on this and I would prefer to just quote young Linus who used the stage of the Christmas play to explain the true meaning of Christmas to a weary and troubled Charlie Brown. It is simple, child-like and heartwarming. As you read these words, may you find the comfort of your faith and embrace the divine gift of this miraculous birth and find the wealth of spirit that it brought to all mankind. I wish all of you a merry and blessed Christmas.
"And there were in the same country shepherds, abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them! And they were sore afraid ... And the angel said unto them, "Fear not! For, behold, I bring you tidings of great joy, which shall be to all my people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ, the Lord."
"And this shall be a sign unto you: Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger." And suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude of the Heavenly Host praising God, and saying, "Glory to God in the Highest, and on Earth peace, and good will toward men."
Linus Van Pelt
I see no need to expand on this and I would prefer to just quote young Linus who used the stage of the Christmas play to explain the true meaning of Christmas to a weary and troubled Charlie Brown. It is simple, child-like and heartwarming. As you read these words, may you find the comfort of your faith and embrace the divine gift of this miraculous birth and find the wealth of spirit that it brought to all mankind. I wish all of you a merry and blessed Christmas.
"And there were in the same country shepherds, abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them! And they were sore afraid ... And the angel said unto them, "Fear not! For, behold, I bring you tidings of great joy, which shall be to all my people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ, the Lord."
"And this shall be a sign unto you: Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger." And suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude of the Heavenly Host praising God, and saying, "Glory to God in the Highest, and on Earth peace, and good will toward men."
Linus Van Pelt
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