By Fr. Michael Kim, For the Cordova Times
In the hustle and bustle that leads up to our celebration of Christmas, many of us find ourselves asking, “What’s it all about?” We sometimes wonder in the rush, the stress and the hurry whether we have somehow missed the real meaning of it all. At Christmas, we remember that Jesus was born in poverty, in a stable among the poorest people and the farm animals. What does this mean for us today? We are called to look for the face of Christ in the poor, those at our own door and in places far from here.
Christmas is, first and foremost, about love. God loves us so much that God gave us the most precious gift imaginable, Jesus, God’s own Son. That’s the heart of Christmas. This great and wonderful love calls us to love one another. Regardless of whatever challenges or hardships we may be facing, we have cause to rejoice in Jesus Christ and love one another. Love can look like a cup of coffee offered, a hand held, a smile shared, and a story heard. All I want for Christmas is LOVE.
Blessed Christmas!
Fr. Michael Kim is the pastor of St. Joseph’s Church.
Christmas services at St. Joseph’s Church:
Christmas Eve Mass at 6 p.m.
Christmas Day Mass at 10 a.m.
