Christmas is the celebration of multiple things

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Christmas Season: Christmas: Wednesday*

*Gospel : Jn 1:1-14*

*First Reading : Is 52:7-10*

*Responsorial Psalm : Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6*

*Second Reading : Heb 1:1-6*

*1) Christmas is the celebration of God's Humility*

Christmas is the celebration of multiple things 

First of all it is the celebration of God's humility

God humbled himself to come down to this world, as a simple human being 

Sacrificing his Heavenly throne and coming into this world as human being shows the height of God's humility

*2) Christmas is the celebration of God's Love*

This is the celebration of God's Love 

Christmas feast speaks highly about the Love of God towards human beings

For God so loved the World he gave his only Son to  us. 

This is the depth of God's love 

*3) Christmas is the Celebration of God's faithfulness*

In Christmas God's promise becomes complete

It is the fulfilment of Long Standing promise of  God

This feast reminds us that God is ever faithful to his promises

We need to celebrate the God's faithfulness towards us 

*4) Christmas is the Celebration of God's Sacrifice*

God sacrificed His only Son for our sake 

Jesus sacrificed his divine throne to come to this world, in order to save human beings from the bondage of sin 

The sacrifice is the central point in God becoming man, that is Emmanuel

*5) Christmas is the Celebration of Peace*

When Jesus was born angels sang the heavenly song highlighting the peace to those of Good will

Peace is another important point in the celebration of the Christmas

*6) Christmas is the Celebration of Giving*

In the Christmas story every one gives. 

God gave his only son

Mary gave his life to God's mission

Joseph offered his life for God's Mission

Angels gave praise to God

Animals gave the place for the birth of Jesus 

Every one is giving

What I am giving?  

*7) Christmas is the celebration of being in God's company*

Christmas means *Emmanuel*, God is with Us 

Being with God is a great celebration

So Christmas is being with Jesus and celebrating for this opportunity 

So from many angles Christmas is nothing but the celebration of many things 

Am I able to celebrate and share the joy of Christmas??

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*