Challenges have encapsulated our lives significantly this year more than in recent memory. Our mental health and physical well being impacted by the pandemic, tragedies and economic survival have stretched our resolve to overcome obstacles. The good news is that Jesus is born bringing us hope, peace, joy and love. Tidings of great joy, peace on earth and goodwill toward all. An angel visited Joseph in a dream and informed him that Mary had not had an illicit union but the child she was to bear was God incarnate. Jesus was born in humble circumstances, wrapped in swaddling clothes. God chose the shepherds, guided to the Messiah by the angel Gabriel, to bear witness to the birth. Jesus, came to bring salvation and deliverance for all that believe. Let the light of Christ shine through and be an angel to those in need, to the glory of God.

Amen.

Based on readings: Luke 2:1-20