Christmas – God's Incarnation, God taking on human flesh and blood in Jesus of Nazareth – invites us to meditate on the mission of this “God-Become-Flesh,” “Emmanuel.”
(Photo: Christmas Crib at Don Bosco Alaknanda, New Delhi)
Jesus of Nazareth had only one mission – to establish what he called the “Reign of God” – an inclusive society in which all humans would live as sons and daughters of one God, brothers and sisters, in peace and harmony, where injustice, oppression, domination and discrimination would give way to equality and fraternity, where everyone would be happy, enjoying life in abundance – the life which he came to share with all. In the process he became an enemy of the powerful of the day, including the Temple authorities. He was a threat, a thorn in their side, and had to be silenced, had to be disposed off.
One way we can meaningfully celebrate Christmas, no matter what religious Faith we adhere to, or have no Faith at all, is to commit ourselves to realize Jesus’ dream, to contribute to the coming of the "Reign of God." This way we become the “People of Good Will” who make real the song of the Angels “Peace on Earth!”
Sumedha Centre is trying to do its little bit towards the coming of this God’s Reign through its ministry of healing and transformation individuals and institutions.
All of us at Sumedha Centre wish you a Very HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND A NEW YEAR FULL OF HOPE AND PEACE”
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