704 (CHRISTMAS/ CHRISTIANS/ MERCY/ JOY/ HOPE) My brethren, our Christ is the centre of all creation and the centre of human history! Christ is everything!!!
Christ is the Alpha and the Omega; the beginning and the end, but also the beginning of the eternal… Christmas is the practical expression of divine mercy!
And we, who are called Christians, must reflect this mercy!
Our Christ has brought us forgiveness! And we must forgive!
Our Christ has brought us compassion! And we must be compassionate!
Our Christ has shown us mercy! And we must be merciful!
Our Christ has brought us hope! And we must carry hope!
Our Christ has brought us joy! And we must reflect this joy everywhere!
Our Christ prayed unceasingly for all! Therefore, we should pray unceasingly for all (friends and enemies!) And to make a long story short:
We Christians must continue the work of Christ… What I have mentioned above (and you can add to it) are the best Christmas presents to our neighbour and the true meaning and message of Christmas!!! God bless you all!!!