Papal Quote of the Day
"Unfortunately, under the drive of a hedonist consumerism, Christmas runs the risk of losing its spiritual meaning, reduced to a mere commercial occasion to buy and exchange gifts. Actually, however, the difficulties, uncertainty, and the economic crisis that many families are living in these months, and which affects all humanity, can truly serve as a stimulus for rediscovering the warmth of the simplicity, friendship, and solidarity that are the typical values of Christmas. Stripped of its materialist and consumerist trappings, Christmas can become the opportunity to welcome, as a personal gift, the message of hope that emanates from the mystery of Christ's birth".
~ Pope Benedict XVI from his Wednesday audience on December 17, 2008
~ Pope Benedict XVI from his Wednesday audience on December 17, 2008
Wonderful..
ReplyDeleteJust the thoughts we all need to ponder right about now! God bless you and yours Jean during these last precious days of preparation for Our Lord's birth.
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