| 24 th December, 2006
4 th Sunday of Advent - Year C
S: Good morning! And a very Happy Christmas to you. Well, it’s Christmas Eve - as if you didn’t know! I guess today will be a hectic day for many people but do yourself a favour and don’t be rushing around too much.
B: Yes, and a Happy Christmas from me too. I guess our preparation for Christmas can be full of rushing around, trying to get everything done and organised. Mary’s preparation for the birth of Jesus was not all that different she went as “quickly as she could” to be with her cousin Elizabeth. And the reason for all the effort is that we like, Mary, believe the promise that God is with us and we want to celebrate this together. I guess a certain amount of hassle is necessary - but do try to take it easy.
S: This morning we would like to share a reflection with you which says something about the real the meaning of Christmas.
Christmas lights that twinkle
In the cold December night;
Trees all dressed with tinsel
Are such a pretty sight.
B: Presents wrapped and labeled
And placed beneath the tree;
Children watch and wonder
What they may receive.
S: People running here and there
With little time to share;
Many have forgotten
Why Christmas time is there.
B: So many things to purchase,
So many things to do;
Have you stopped to think
What Christmas means to you?
S: For some it just means money
And how much they can make;
To others, just a ritual,
A game of give and take.
B: Christmas is more than this,
A time we all should share;
God's son sent down to us,
Our sins for him to bear.
S: The love that he has shown,
The gift that he has given;
Should shine above all else,
At every Christmas season.
B: You’ve been listening to “Just a thought” with Brenda Cribbin...
S: and Seamus Madigan. We can be contacted through the Limerick Diocesan Offices at Henry Street. You can also download your own copy of this reflection by clicking on limerickdiocese.org
B: We look forward to your company again next week, so take care...
S & B: HAPPY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!
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