God came to us because he wanted to join us
on the road, to listen to our story, and to help us realize that we are not
walking in circles but moving towards the house of peace and joy. This is the great mystery of Christmas that
continues to give us comfort and consolation:
we are not alone on our journey.
The God of love who gave us life sent his only Son to be with us at all
times and in all places, so that we never have to feel lost in our struggles
but always can trust that he walks with us.
The challenge is to let God be who he wants to be. A part of us clings to our aloneness and does
not allow God to touch us where we are most
in pain. Often we hide from him
precisely those places in ourselves where we feel guilty, ashamed, confused, and
lost. Thus we do not give him a chance
to be with us whee we feel most alone.
Christmas is the renewed invitation not to
be afraid and to let him – whose love is greater than our own hearts and minds
can comprehend – be our companion.
--Henri Nouwen, ¡Gracias!
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