Like Christmas Star we need to proclaim the good news of the Birth of Jesus

Gospel Thoughts

*Christmas*

*GOSPEL - Luke 1:1-14*

*First Reading -Isaiah 9:1-6*

*Second Reading - Titus 2:11-14*

*Like Christmas Star we need to proclaim the good news of the Birth of Jesus*

*1) At the Birth of Jesus the star appeared*

There was a star in the sky which appeared for a special purpose. The purpose is to proclaim the good news of the birth of Jesus

*2) Star gave the message to the Magi*

The star gave a powerful message to the magi, who came from the East. 

The magi belong to the wise class of people. Their wisdom was great 

Like star we need to become like instruments to communicate the powerful message to the wise and intelligent people, in an arround us

*3) Star showed the way to the magi*

It is the Star which showed the way to the magi.

It is through the guidance of the star, those magis found their way to Bethlehem, where Jesus was born 

*4) Star shines in the darkness*

The star, which shines in the darkness looks very beautiful

Such stars are very attractive and people like to look at such stars

*5) Christmas Star disappeared from Herod and from his people*

The star never became a part of the wicked group

Since star has the purpose of proclaiming the good news it can't take part in wicked things 

When such situation came the star disappeared from the sight of Herod and his people 

Never to become the part of wicked things 

*6) Star stood where Jesus was there*

The star is always found with Jesus and it stood where Jesus was 

It didn't go away from Jesus. Being with Jesus is very important

Stay with Jesus at all times 

*7) Will I become a Christmas Star?*

We have been called upon to become the Christmas stars 

Am I ready? 

Is my life like a Christmas star? 

*Think about it*

*❤️Wish you a happy and Joyful Christmas❤️*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*