The Nativity of Jesus, Gerard van Honthorst; 1620

I WAS not able to get to the computer yesterday on Christmas Day. In my heart though I extended sincere wishes to readers of this site. May this season of gladness fill you with confidence and hope.

Happiness is not incompatible with suffering. I know other readers have experienced tragedy and hardship this Christmas, as we have with the devastating loss of a young child in our family. True happiness consists in knowing the purpose of existence. The answer to all tragedy is to love God more and more. That’s why we turn our gaze so lovingly to Bethlehem.

My thoughts and prayers go out to you this Christmastide, and always.

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