A Christmas Reset
We hear a lot about “resets” these days. Resets of the economy after Covid, reset of
the political ills of the nation, even a worldwide reset to bring everyone under
one government rule. Whether any of
these resets will occur is anybody’s guess but I have a suggestion for another
reset.
Let’s reset Christmas.
Let’s take out the commercialism, the disgusting heresies that pass for
Christmas movies, the silliness and banality of many of the so-called Christmas
songs. Let’s focus on why we are to celebrate
Christmas.
Let’s tell the retailers that we are sick of reindeers, penguins,
snowmen, and Santa’s. Let’s demand at least an equal share of Christmas displays that speak to the
real reason we celebrate; the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Let’s tell the children that the gifts they receive are not
only for their fun and enjoyment but are a reminder of the gifts of the Magi,
given to Christ at His birth. Gold, a
symbol of His Kingship; frankincense, a symbol of His Divinity; and myrrh, an
embalming oil as a symbol of His death.
Sit down as a family on Christmas Eve and read aloud Luke’s
account of the birth of our Savior. Pay
special attention to the account of the Archangel Gabriel announcing the coming
of our savior, “Do not be afraid Mary, for you have found favor with
God. Behold, you will conceive in your
womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. (Luke 1: 30 – 31). Don’t’
forget to share how the angel announced His birth to the shepherds, “For today
in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord”
(Luke 2: 11).
Above all, let’s take time to go to Mass, to celebrate the coming of our Savior, to give Him all thanks and praise for all He has done and continues to do for us. Then, let’s carry the true meaning of Christmas in our hearts for the coming year and forever.
Father,
Your Son came to save us.
He gave His
life that we might live.
Open our
hearts to this joyous season.
Giving glory to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Amen
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