Everyday is Christ-mas

... gave thanks to God...

36 There was also a prophet, Anna, the daughter of Penuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old; she had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, 37 and then was a widow until she was eighty-four.[a] She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying. 38 Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.

39 When Joseph and Mary had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth. 40 And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was on him.-Luke2:36-40

What a year it was! It started painfully for me, it started in desolation. But God knows how to wipe every tear and pain away at the right time or at a time that He intended for healing to come. As I look back on this year's journey, all I can say is, "Thank You, Lord!"

Prior to Jesus' birth, it was built up by back-to-back miracles. When His birth came, the world rejoiced - along with Heaven - whether consciously or unconsciously, whether in grandeur or in simplicity only. Today's Gospel speaks of a return of the Holy Family to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth. Eventually, life has to go back to its normal and ordinary ways. Jesus' invitation for us is to keep our relationship with Him strong and ever alive as if everyday is Christmas Day. Christ is born to us. Come let us adore Him everyday of our lives.

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