I hope you do have a Merry Christmas today. But I do know places where I can find people who are quite alone, bereft and anything but merry. Go to a bar around midday or even late morning in some places. Or go to a morning AA meeting. Sure there will be people who are checking in before going off to have a sober meal with family and/or friends. But there are some for whom this meeting is about the only time they will interact with anyone and they too prefer not to drink, at least this day. I remember a Christmas night when I had no place to go and ended up working at a restaurant into the late hours washing the restaurant and kitchen floor after closing. So today, I will look into the dark corners of church to see someone alone and tell them I am glad they are here. Thank them for coming and making it a better Christmas for me. I never want to forget my past both the good and not so good Christmas times.
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Merry Christmas, Father Ryan! 🤗 I love this message and the action of Love that we can bring to each day. Huge hugs and lots of love heading your way....thanks for making Christmas, and 'regular' Wednesdays, better for all of us. You are so loved! 🥰🎄🕊💫❤️
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, Father Terry!
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Thank you for sharing these thoughts/ experiences. It helps me to be more aware too. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteAfter Mass this morning I went to My son's house for breakfast. After that they were going on to something else and I couldn't go anyplace to watch football . I went home and did my laundry .And loved having that time.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and Merry Christmas to you .
Merry Christmas!!!!
ReplyDeleteMerry first day of Christmas, Fr. Terry! My mom and I spent the eve and Christmas at the hospital and the staff were cheerful and friendly. It's a happy place to be beyond imagination. My mom is awake and seem to be doing better. We hope. Thank you for your prayers!!!
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