December 25, 2024 The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)
Daily Readings: Isaiah 62:11-12; Titus 3:4-7; Luke 2:15-20
The message of Christmas is always joy. How do we express joy? Today’s Gospel reading shows us how.
First, we express joy by going in haste to every opportunity to encounter Jesus, just as the shepherds did. There are many ways to encounter Jesus. We can experience His real presence at Mass. We can encounter Him in those who are hungry, sick, imprisoned, alone, or lost.
Second, we express joy by sharing the Good News with others through our words and actions. The stories we tell and our daily witness to God’s love through our deeds express the joy we carry in our hearts.
Third, we keep all things in our hearts, just as Mary did. A joyful heart cherishes good memories. A joyful heart remembers God’s goodness. When we recall His goodness, we are inspired to share that goodness with others. This is what Christmas is truly about—sharing God’s love and kindness.
Fourth, we express joy by glorifying and praising God. This is the highest form of expressing the joy of Christmas. Christmas is always about Christ.
May we celebrate this Christmas with true joy in our hearts—Jesus!
A Call to Action for Catholic Living: Live the joy of Christmas by encountering Jesus, sharing His love, and glorifying Him daily.
Radio Veritas Asia (RVA), a media platform of the Catholic Church, aims to share Christ. RVA started in 1969 as a continental Catholic radio station to serve Asian countries in their respective local language, thus earning the tag “the Voice of Asian Christianity.” Responding to the emerging context, RVA embraced media platforms to connect with the global Asian audience via its 21 language websites and various social media platforms.
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