Well it is the 27th of December and the Christmas trees are piling up over in the empty lot for pick up. Seriously? Here in America it is quickly off to the next major way to make a buck. Many of us observed with disdain as space committed to  Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day was prepared in the middle of December. It was as if, consumers would be confused if they were not prompted what to buy next. Don’t forget people, in the midst of your materialistic nightmare, that there are other holidays on the horizon, save some dough for that too.

Why must we rush through everything as if it is no more important than blowing our nose and tossing away the Kleenex? Can we say, disposable, temporary, insatiable appetite for MORE ?

As Catholics, Christmas begins on December 25th and we celebrate it through the Epiphany, January 5th 2014, when the Magi came to worship the new baby King.

Now is not the time to defrock the tree, de-tangle the lights or dismantle the holiday spirit. It is the time to celebrate with great joy when Love incarnated and dwelt among us.

Smile, be joyful, keep wishing those you encounter a cheery Merry Christmas-show the world that CHRISTmas makes a difference in us personally and in those we interact with. THAT is the Spirit of Christmas and Christ among us transforming the world today through us.

Merry Christmas!!!