Christmas Eve

The night begins. Much is to happen. What takes place will have repercussions for thousands of years...

The wondrous event of Christmas night has an impact every year. Millions pause to reflect on this Silent Night. Mary becomes a Mother and Jesus comes to accompany her and Joseph.

After a long night, the darkness retreats. Light appears in the east. It's already dawning, and a new day brings a turn towards hopeful living.

Born of Mary comes the Saviour. Now her beloved Son lies in a manger. Shepherds are led to the stable to be the first to pay Him homage. Later, three Wise Men from the East. Then begins a flight to Egypt. Jesus grows up and learns carpentry from Joseph. He gets lost once, but Mary and Joseph find Him in the temple with the scribes. Still later, He travels through many regions, gains many followers, and His Mother is always near. This continues until His death on the cross. Later, Mother and Son meet again…

Each year, images of Christmas Eve and subsequent events come to mind. Thoughts of peace always visit me. On Christmas Eve, peace begins in the heart. Subsequently, peace is given room to spread. Christmas Eve passes, and peace is already disturbed somewhere again. It is then a matter of having faith and holding onto hope for signs of peace. Let me make efforts to stay on the path of peace.

Merry Christmas.