Christmas Eve!

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.                                                                                                                                                           Isaiah 9:6

Today is Christmas Eve! Do you remember the incredible excitement we had as children on this day? We thought that we would burst if we couldn’t open presents right now! In my household, we opened presents on Christmas Eve, then we went to midnight Mass. The next day was reserved for relatives coming to the house to visit and feast with us.

I see that same excitement in my youngest grandchildren now. I am happy for them. It rekindles some of the exuberance of youth for me. For many years now, the excitement has been seeing others receive gifts. Giving is so much more enjoyable than receiving, and that is the gift that we acquire with age.

So, my dear readers, I trust that you are in the place like me. As we see others enjoy opening gifts, we get joy out of just seeing them. Revel in the joy of Jesus born into a broken world to give us the hope and joy of his presence!

Merry Christmas!

Prayer: Thank you, Lord, for the joy of giving, Amen