As Christmas is here and the new year fast approaches, we are summoned to pull together to build up the Kingdom of God by minimizing our differences, forgiving each other and allowing Jesus, our Prince of Peace to heal our wounds. We the future of Saint Patrick High School and the universal church depend upon this common resolve.
In a real way, Christmas is the celebration of the birth of the Word of God. The Word of God is the most powerful force in the world, for it is the force of Love. Accepting that, it behooves us to consider the force of our words this season and throughout the new year. Words are powerful. Therefore, our words pack power. The words “I love you” can transform a person for a moment, make a person’s day, create a future. A word can also destroy a person such as in betrayal, slander, malicious speech, with negativity unchecked. Let us give a real gift this Christmas, the gift of words spoken genuinely, graciously and lovingly from the heart and our mouth. May our words build up rather than destroy, may they help us fix our world so that all things may be the restored in Christ.
Christmas beckons us all not just for one day but for a season of celebration which culminates in the celebration of the Baptism of Jesus. May this be for all of us a season of joy and peace: peace in our world; peace in our school community; peace in our families and peace in our hearts.
As we celebrate the drama of Christmas. We remember and celebrate the Christ-event that happened over 2000 years ago; the event that forever changed the face of the earth; the event by which the story of our salvation began: God becoming flesh. Let Christmas embrace you with love.
As we celebrate the drama of Christmas. We remember and celebrate the Christ-event that happened over 2000 years ago; the event that forever changed the face of the earth; the event by which the story of our salvation began: God becoming flesh. Let Christmas embrace you with love.
To those who attend a religious service weekly, continue to do so and allow the Lord to touch your heart in some way. To those who go infrequently to Sunday worship, you are invited and implored to go back again and again. Your presence and participation is needed so that the mission of Christ might be strengthened and realized. Do not deprive yourself of such awesome spiritual benefits.
May the peace of Christ, which is beyond all understanding, live forever with you and those you love, always. May Christmas bring you what your heart needs and your spirit seeks!
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