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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Jesus Christ is born for us!

"Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests."

2 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while[a] Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to their own town to register.

4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.

8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,

14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven,

and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”-Luke2:1-14

Christ is born for us! The Word became flesh and continues to dwell in us! Have a blessed Christmas!