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T O  G I V E  R E C O G N I T I O N  T O 

A N D  P A Y  H O M A G E  T O

T H E  C H R I S T  

by Lois J. Crawford

 DECEMBER  2011

GREETINGS, DEAR FRIENDS!

THANK YOU FOR COMING THIS WAY.

AS YOU KNOW I LOVE CHRISTMAS .

FURTHER YOU KNOW, IF YOU READ THIS

 WEBSITE, THAT I TAKE

 A MYSTICAL, SPIRITUAL APPROACH TO LIFE.

SO WHEN I COME TO YOU AT THIS TIME OF YEAR IT IS TO ASK

 YOU TO LOOK AWAY FROM SOLELY HUMAN ACTIVITY FOR

 A MOMENT....AND TAKE BOTH A HUMAN AND A SOUL TRIP

 WITH ME.

I ASK YOU NOW ....TO LOOK BEYOND THE PHYSICAL SETTING IN WHICH YOU ARE LIVING ....LOOK BEYOND AND OBSERVE THE UNIVERSALITY OF WHAT I WILL REFER TO SIMPLY AS

 'GODNESS' ...

AND A SK YOURSELVES, 'HOW CAN ONE NOT 'KNOW' OR AT LEAST 'SENSE' THAT THERE ARE 'MAJESTIC POWERS' RESPONSIBLE FOR AND OBSERVANT OF WHAT IS GOING ON IN THE PHYSICAL WORLD.... 

HOW CAN ANYONE NOT 'SENSE' THERE IS COSMIC DIRECTION FOR ALL LIFE....A PLAN ESPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR THIS PLANET ....AND NOT EQUATE THAT WITH A BELIEF IN BASIC 'GODNESS'...WITH A BELIEF IN BROTHERHOOD....AND  THE 'SENSE' THAT THERE EXISTS DIVINE JUSTICE AND MERCY....AND PURE CHRIST LOVE FOR ALL LIFE.

INDIVIDUALS DO NOT HAVE TO BE 'RELIGIOUS' TO AT LEAST 'SENSE' THIS OR TO INTUIT THAT LIFE,  CREATED AND DIRECTED BY 'GOD' , IS PRECIOUS AND MAY NOT BE TAMPERED WITH WITHOUT TERRIBLE CONSEQUENCES.

'SOMEONE' IS WATCHING.

'SOMEONE' CARES.

'SOMEONE' WILL TRY TO GET OUR ATTENTION.

 THUS FOR THE PAST TWO THOUSAND YEARS....

THERE HAS BEEN A FLOW OF COSMIC

 CHRISTNESS FLOWING FROM THE HEART OF THE

 'VERY GREAT JESUS '

....A FLOW THAT INCREASES IN POWER EACH DAY

AND THAT HAS BEEN BLESSING THIS PLANET EVERY DAY

DURING ALL THAT TIME.

SO HERE WE ARE NOW....CHRISTMAS OF 2011

AND A LL THIS IS IN MY MIND

AS WE GET READY TO CELEBRATE THIS HOLIDAY AGAIN.

WE CAN SEE AS WE LOOK AROUND THAT THERE IS STILL MUCH TO DO TO INSURE BROTHERHOOD AND TO EXPAND THE LOVE BROUGHT TO THE WORLD BY 'JESUS'.

WE ARE ACUTELY AWARE THAT MANY OF MANKIND HAVE NEITHER ACCEPTED NOR IMPLEMENTED THE MESSAGE OF BROTHERHOOD.... THERE STILL EXISTS SOME OF THE SAME BARBARISM THAT WAS AT WORK FOR THOUSANDS OF YEARS BEFORE AND AT THE TIME THE BELOVED 'JESUS' DESCENDED TO EARTH TO BRING STRUGGLING HUMANITY A MESSAGE OF ENCOURAGEMENT ....AND HOPE.

ONE WONDERS HOW ANY OF MANKIND COULD OR WOULD REJECT A MESSAGE THAT SUGGESTS THERE WAS THEN AND IS NOW A BETTER WAY OF LIVING THAN THE CONTINUAL CONFLICT WHICH MANY PEOPLE IN THE WORLD ACCEPT AS NORMAL. AND WHICH MANY CONTINUE TO EXPERIENCE.

 I BELIEVE CHRISTNESS IS A HOLY GIFT OF GOD'S LOVE....

THAT CHRISTMAS IS A HOLY HOLIDAY

 ONE THAT HONORS 'ALMIGHTY GOD'

ONE THAT HONORS 'THE SON 'WE

ONE THAT HONORS THE CHRIST FLAME IN EVERY HEART..

We'll start here:

The story  of Christmas that is  familiar to most of us, comes from the King James Bible. Here is the way it is told by Saint Luke:

And she brought forth her first born son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger in a nearby cave because there was no room for them in the inn.

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone around about them; and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them,

"Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger."  (Net Rag)

Many Christmas customs are based on the birth of Christ. Such as giving presents because of the Wise Men, who brought presents to the baby Jesus. Christmas carols based on Christ's birth and scenes of the birth with figures of shepherds, the Wise Men, and animals surrounding the baby Jesus.

It wasn't until about 200 years after Christ's death that Christians even thought about celebrating his birth. No one knows the exact date of his birth. It is believed that December the 25th was chosen to turn people away from celebrating other holidays in this time of the year.

Saturnalia, was the Romans holiday that they celebrated in December. It was a time of feasting and parties. Also, in northern Europe there was a holiday known as Yule. They celebrated this holiday by making great fires. They then would dance around the fires, yelling for the winter to end.

In time, Christmas took the place of these holidays. But people kept some of the old customs -- such as burning a Yule log and having feasts and parties. The word Yule is still used as a name for the Christmas season.

As time went on, new customs crept into Christmas. One was the Christmas tree, which was started in Germany. As the Germans settled in new lands they brought with them this tradition.

Last but not least is Saint Nick. A long time ago, a bishop named Nicholas lived in what is now the country of Turkey. No one knows much about him. There are stories that he often helped children in need. Many years after his death, Nicholas was made a saint. In time, he became the patron saint of children.
 

  again from the World Book

Relatives and friends may join in trimming the tree with lights, tinsel, and colorful ornaments. Presents are placed under the tree. Many young children believe the presents are brought by Santa Claus, who arrives on Christmas Eve in a sleigh pulled by reindeer. Some youngsters hang up stockings so Santa can fill them with candy, fruit, and other small gifts. Families open their presents on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning.

In many parts of the United States and Canada, groups of carolers walk from house to house and sing Christmas songs. Some people give the singers money or small gifts or invite them in for a warm drink.

Many people attend church services on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning. Churches are decorated with evergreen branches, red poinsettias, and scenes of the Nativity. Churchgoers listen to readings from the Bible and join in singing Christmas carols.

A traditional Christmas dinner includes stuffed turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and a variety of other dishes. Some families have ham or roast goose instead of turkey. Favorite desserts include mince pie or pumpkin pie, plum pudding, and fruitcake. Eggnog is a popular Christmas beverage in many homes.

In some parts of the United States and Canada, various ethnic groups observe Christmas customs of their ancestors. For example, Spanish traditions are popular in the Southwestern United States. Many families in the province of Quebec follow French customs. Some black Americans combine Christmas with Kwanzaa, a modern African American holiday. Kwanzaa lasts seven days, from December 26 through January 1. Each day, families light a candle symbolizing one of seven principles, including creativity, faith, and unity.

                            

The word Christmas comes from Cristes Maesse, an early English phrase that means Mass of Christ.

The story of Christmas comes chiefly from the Gospels of Saint Luke and Saint Matthew in the New Testament. According to Luke, an angel appeared to shepherds outside the town of Bethlehem and told them of Jesus' birth. Matthew tells how the wise men, called Magi, followed a bright star that led them to Jesus.

The first mention of Christmas (World Book)

Gift giving

Other customs

For most Christians, the Christmas season begins on the Sunday nearest November 30. This date is the feast day of Saint Andrew, one of the 12 Apostles of Christ. The first day of Advent begins a four-week period during which Christians prepare for the celebration of Christmas. The word 'advent' means 'a coming'; thus advent announces the coming of 'Jesus' and gives recognition to His Message of Peace and Brotherhood and individual Christhood.

Many Christians have an Advent wreath in their homes during the holiday season. Most of these wreaths are made of evergreen or holly branches and may lie on a table or hang on a door.

Four candles, one for each Sunday of Advent, are placed among the branches.

On the first Sunday, the family lights one candle and joins in prayer. They repeat this ceremony on each Sunday of Advent, lighting one additional candle each time.

Three of the candles are dark purple, and the fourth is pink or light purple. It remains unlit until the third Sunday, when people celebrate the beginning of the second half of Advent.

A large red candle, which symbolizes 'the Christ', is added to the wreath on Christmas Day.

In many countries, people use special Advent calendars or Advent candles to keep track of the 24 days before Christmas. An Advent calendar has a colorful Christmas scene, and each date is printed on a flap. One flap is lifted daily to uncover a holiday picture or a Biblical verse. On an Advent candle, the dates appear in a row down the side. Each evening, the candle is lit and then burned down to the next date. By Christmas Day, the entire candle has melted.

During the Christmas season, many churches display a crèche (Nativity scene). It shows figures of 'Mary and Joseph' keeping watch over the infant 'Jesus' in the stable. Figures of the Magi, angels, shepherds, and various animals surround the Holy Family.

For many Christians, the Christmas season reaches a climax at midnight Mass or other religious services on Christmas Eve. Churches are decorated with candles, lights, evergreen branches, and bright red poinsettias. People sing Christmas carols and listen to readings from the Gospels of Saint Luke and Saint Matthew. Priests and ministers speak to the congregations about the coming of the Christ and of the need for peace and understanding among all people. Most churches also hold services on Christmas Day.

The Christmas season ends on Epiphany, January 6.

In Western Christian churches, Epiphany celebrates the coming of the Wise Men to the Christ child. Among Eastern Christians, this day celebrates the baptism of the infant Jesus. Epiphany falls on the 12th day after Christmas. The song `The Twelve Days of Christmas' refers to the 12 days between Christmas and Epiphany.

From comes this fascinating information

• In Wales (a principality in the United Kingdom), Santa is called Sion Corn - this translates as "Chimney John" relating to the story that Santa comes down the chimney of each house to bring his gifts to the children within

• In France, he's known as Pere Noel.  He is also called Pere Noel in Canada

• In Brazil and Peru, he's called Papai Noel

• In Germany, children get presents from Christkind, the Christ Child on the 24th of December. Also, in Germany Knecht Ruprecht and his helpers come on the 6th of December. Krampus brings coal or a wooden stick to the children that have not been good, Knecht Ruprecht brings mostly cookies, nuts and a small toy to the good children. Belsnickel - German version of Santa who carries a switch to beat the bad children. In Germany, Father Christmas can also be called der Weihnachtsmann

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  In Poland, Santa is "Gwiazdor" ("star man") -- for the North Star. He visits children on Christmas Eve, bringing presents. The Christmas Eve meal begins once the first star is seen.  "Swiety Mikolaj" (Saint Nicholas) was a cardinal in the Catholic Church, he visits children on December 6th and he brings presents, mostly sweets, which he leaves in children clean (it is very important) shoes.

   

  In Costa Rica, Colombia, and parts of Mexico, the gift bringer is El Nino Jesus, "the infant Jesus."
   

  In Puerto Rico, children receive gifts from the Three Kings on January 6th. Each child puts grass under their bed for the camels and in the morning the grass is replaced with gifts.
   

  Jultomten or Tomten Sweden. Jultomten visits in the evening before Christmas day, pulling a big bag of julklappar (Christmas presents) in the deep snow.

  På norsk (in Norwegian) "Julenissen" arrives on the evening of the 24th

   

  In the Netherlands, he is called Kerstman. He flies through the sky with his reindeers and puts gifts under the Christmas tree on the 25th of December. De Kerstman lives in Finland. His counterpart "Sinterklaas" is another saint, who is celebrated on the 5th of December.

   Sinterklaas comes back every year from his home in Spain by steamboat, together with him are a whole group of "zwarte pieten" who help him while he's riding on the roofs - distributing gifts through the chimney

   

  In Finland, he is called Joulupukki and his home is in Lapland in the north part of Finland called Korvatunturl. Also in Finland, the Swedish-speaking Finns (finlandssvenskar) call him Julgubben

  In Spain the children the night of January 5th put their shoes under the Christmas tree and have presents from the Three Kings (Los Reyes Magos: Melchor, Gaspar and Baltasar). Santa Claus is called Papa Noel and there are children who have presents both days on December 25th (from Papa Noel) and on January 6th (from the Three Kings).

   

  In Russia, he is called Grandfather Frost or Ded Moroz. Also, there is Babooska the person who was searching for Christ the night he was born. She spoke to the Three Wise Men or Three Kings on their way to find him, they offered their company to her. But she replied I am too old, so the Three Men went on without her and she set search the following day but the "King" had gone from his birth place and when Babooska heard the news she decided to give her presents for Christ to the childern in her country Russia every year on the 13th of Dec to make them happy.
   

  He is also called Kriss Kringle - origin unknown.

  He is also called St. Nick origin Turkey.

  Karácsony Apó, is Santa in Hungarian

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In Italy, he is called Babbo Natale. Also, they recieve their presents on January 6th from the gift bringer an old lady called Befana

 

Black Peter, St Nick's helper which originates from Morocco or Liberia.

In China, he is called Shengdan Laoren.

In Denmark they call him, Julemand.

In Hong Kong they call him Sing dan lo ian in Cantonese.

In Slovenia they call him Bozicek.

In Latvia Santa Claus is called Ziemmassve'tku veci't

In the country Uruguay he is called Papá Noel.

In Lithuania Santa Claus is called Kaledu Senis.

In Portugal Santa Claus is known as Pai Natal. He brings presents on Christmas Eve. However, the Portuguese tradition says the presents in that night are brought by the Newborn Jesus "Menino Jesus

In Estonia he is called Jouluvana.

In Ireland he is called Santa Claus and children abbreviate this to just Santy.

Many children in the Hindu religion receive gifts from their god Ganesha during the Holiday Season.

In Austria, children get presents from Christkindl, the Christ Child on the 24th of December.

In Greece, Santa Claus is called "Aghios Vassilis" and he comes on the night of 31st December leaving the presents under the tree for the children to find them on New Year's Day.

In Hawaii, Santa Claus is known as Kanakaloka.

In Armenian, Santa Clause is Gaghant Baba and he brings presents to all the good girls and boys.

The name for Santa in Yugoslavia is Deda Mra

In Croatia, he is called Bozicnjak.

In Bulgaria they call him Diado Coleda. 

In El Salvador, for some families Santa Claus brings gifts on Christmas Eve to those children who are well behaved. People get together with the family, children go to bed and find a gift on December 25th

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  In Urdu he is called Baba Christmass.

  In Romania, Santa Claus is Mos Craciun and he comes on the night of the 24th of December bringing presents. Also, the night of the 5th of December Mos Nicolae (St. Nicholas) puts candies in the good children's boots or a stick in the bad ones.

  MANY THANKS TO 'NET RAG' FOR THESE CHRISTMAS TREASURES.

   

HERE'S A BIT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SANTA CLAUS: (World Book)

A long time ago, a bishop named Nicholas lived in what is now the country of Turkey. No one knows much about him. But there are stories that he often helped children who were in need.

Many years after his death, Nicholas was made a saint. In time, he became the patron saint of children. Today, the date of his death, December 6, is an important date in some countries in Europe. On the night before, children put out their shoes and hang up their stockings. Early next morning, they rush to see what gifts Saint Nicholas left them.

Saint Nicholas visits towns and cities, leads parades, talks to children, and often hands out small gifts. He is dressed as a bishop, of course, wearing a red or white robe and a tall, pointed hat.

St. Nicholas's scary helper
Saint Nicholas always has a helper. In the Netherlands, this helper is called Black Peter. In Germany, he's Knecht Ruprecht. In parts of France, he's Pere Fouettard. And in Luxenbourg, he's known as Hoesecker.

Of course, all the children love Saint Nicholas. But they're quite afraid of his helper. For it is the helper who keeps track of who was good and who was naughty. Naughty children may get only switches, with which their parents can spank them! They may even be carried away in the helper's bag until they learn to be good!

Dutch settlers in America continued to celebrate this feast day. Their name for Saint Nicholas was Sinterklaas. And in English, this became Santa Claus.

THE CHRISTMAS TREE 

THE YULE LOG

In some countries, especially Britain, France, and the Scandinavian nations, many families burned a Yule log at Christmastime. The log was a large piece of a tree trunk, and people kept an unburned part of it to light the next year's log. Early Europeans believed the unburned wood had magic powers. It was thought that bad luck would follow if the Yule log fire went out. Today, these fires are confined to large public fireplaces, such as those in ski resorts.

Large numbers of people enjoy reading Christmas stories and poems during the holiday season. For example, A Christmas Carol (1843) by the English novelist Charles Dickens ranks as one of the most famous tales ever written. The poem ``A Visit from St. Nicholas" (1823), popularly known by its first line, ``'Twas the Night Before Christmas," is read aloud in many homes on Christmas Eve. Clement Moore, an American scholar, supposedly wrote this poem as a Christmas present for his children. Several musical productions are also Christmas traditions. They include The Nutcracker, a ballet by Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky of Russia, and Amahl and the Night Visitors, an opera by Gian Carlo Menotti of Italy.

'Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus'

From the Editorial Page, New York Sun, 1897

'We take pleasure in answering thus prominently the communication below, expressing at the same time our great gratification that its faithful author is numbered among the friends of The Sun:'

Dear Editor,

I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, "If you see it in The Sun, it's so." Please tell me the truth, is there a Santa Claus?

Virginia O'Hanlon

'Virginia, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except what they see. They think that nothing can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds. All minds, Virginia, whether they be men's or children's, are little. In this great universe of ours, man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole of truth and knowledge.

'Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! how dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus! It would be as dreary as if there were no Virginias. There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The external light with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished.

'Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fairies. You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the chimneys on Christmas eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if you did not see Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove? Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see. Did you ever see fairies dancing on the lawn? Of course not, but that's no proof that they are not there. Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders there are unseen and unseeable in the world.

'You tear apart the baby's rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the strongest man, nor even the united strength of all the strongest men that ever lived could tear apart. Only faith, poetry, love, romance, can push aside that curtain and view and picture the supernal beauty and glory beyond. Is it all real? Ah, Virginia, in all this world there is nothing else real and abiding.

'No Santa Claus! Thank God! he lives and lives forever. A thousand years from now, Virginia, nay 10 times 10,000 years from now, he will continue to make glad the heart of childhood. '

(copied from Net Rag)

AND FINALLY THIS POEM

 written by a Marine stationed in Okinawa, Japan.

'Net Rag' tells us they are following his request to reprint it and of asking that it be sent to others who may be interested.

And so I include it on this page in which I honor Christmas, it's Meaning and Higher Spiritual Purpose and its Blessing to all who come under its Holy Spell.

Christmas will be coming soon and today much credit is due the service men and women of many countries who make it possible for people of the world to celebrate these festivities.

Let's try in this small way to pay a tiny bit of what we owe our heroes, living and dead, who sacrifice themselves for us. Please, do your small part to expand this small seed of Gratitude.

I received this article by email and was so moved by it, I thought it deserved a page worthy of the service men and women, who fight for our freedom.

Let us each light a candle in remembrance of those who are not with their families at the Holidays and add an extra prayer.

 

A Soldiers Christmas

T'was The Night Before Christmas.

He lived all alone,
In a one bedroom house made of Plaster and Stone.

I had come down the Chimney, With presents to give.
And to see just who In this home did live.

I looked all about A strange sight I did see.
No tinsel, No presents, Not even a tree.

No stocking by the mantle,

Just boots filled with sand.

On the wall hung pictures of far distant lands.

With medals and badges, awards of all kinds,

 A sober thought Came through my mind.

For this house was different,

It was dark and dreary,

I had found the home of a soldier,

Once I could see clearly. The soldier lay sleeping,

 Silent, alone,
Curled up on the floor in this one bedroom home.

The face was so gentle, The room in such disorder, Not how I pictured

Was this the hero Of whom I'd just read?

Curled up on a Poncho, The floor for a bed?

I realized the families That I saw this night,
Owed their lives to these soldiers Who were willing to fight.

Soon round the world, The children would play,
And grownup's would celebrate A bright Christmas Day.
They all enjoyed freedom each month of the year,
Because of the soldiers, Like the one lying here.

I couldn't help wonder How many lay alone,
On a cold Christmas Eve In a land far from home.

The very thought brought a tear to my eye,

I dropped to my knees and started to Cry.

The soldier awakened And I heard a rough voice,

"Santa don't cry, This life is my choice."

The solider rolled over And drifted to sleep,
I couldn't control it, I continued to weep.

I kept watch for hours, So silent and still

And we both shivered from the cold nights chill.

I didn't want to leave on that cold, dark, night,
This guardian of Honor so willing to fight.

The solider rolled over, With a voice soft and pure, Whispered,

"Carry on Santa, It's Christmas Day, All is secure."

One look at my watch, And I knew he was right.

"Merry Christmas my friend,

And to all a good night."

Beloved Lord Jesus, enfold all who give

 their lives to protect the innocent of this

 Earth in an ever expanding Flame of Your

 Christ Light.

 

AND SO THESE ARE SOME OF THE THOUGHTS

 I SHARE WITH YOU AGAIN, THIS CHRISTMAS OF 2011.

 AGAIN SHARING MY HOPES THAT WE PRAY HARDER AND WORK HARDER DURING THE COMING YEAR

FOR THE PEACE THAT FULFILLS THE DREAM OF  THE

 'PRINCE OF PEACE' .

FOR THE CHRIST-ILLUMINATION THAT OPENS OUR EYES TO  THE AVENUES AND PURVEYORS OF NON-PEACE AT WORK ON THE PLANET AT THIS TIME .

THAT WE  TRY HARDER TO LIVE PEACEFULLY, SIDE BY SIDE  ON THIS PLANET. THAT WE DESIRE PEACEFUL RESOLUTIONS TO OUR DIFFERENCES.

FOR I BELIEVE

THAT  IF WE, EVERY MAN, WOMAN AND CHILD IN THE  WHOLE WORLD, REALLY TRY TO UNDERSTAND WHY IT IS WE SHOULD JUST NATURALLY TAKE CARE OF  EACH OTHER ...FOCUSING ON ATTITUDES  OF  CONCERN AND COMPASSION, SHUTTING OUT ALL OTHER THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS,  BY THIS TIME NEXT YEAR....

CHRISTMAS 2011....

WE MAY BE A WORLD AT PEACE.

FOR YOU SEE, IT  REALLY IS UP TO  EACH ONE OF US TO RING THE BELL OF COMPASSION AND FREEDOM. 

IT BECOMES OUR CHOICE

WHETHER OR NOT  WE WILL ALLOW  THE

 SACRED LIGHT OF THE CHRIST  TO RID

 THE WORLD OF  EVIL.

WE CAN WALK THE SPIRITUAL PATHWAY

 THAT REPLACES EVIL WITH

 BROTHERHOOD....WE CAN WORK TOGETHER

 TO BUILD A WORLD OF PEACE.....OR NOT!

 

IT IS UP TO EACH ONE OF US

 

LET US THEN, RAISE OUR VOICES

 IN UNISON, JOINING WITH THE ANGELIC

 CHORUS, SINGING SONGS OF PEACE.

LET OUR VOICES

 REVERBERATE THROUGHOUT  THE

  UNIVERSE AS WE 'SPEAK  THE 'WORD OF

 PEACE' AND DECIDE TO LIVE IN  PERFECT

 HARMONY TOGETHER  ON THIS PLANET.

REMEMBERING

'AND GOD SPOKE

AND NOTHING BECAME EVERYTHING'

NOW IT IS OUR TURN TO SPEAK  PEACE AND

 ALLOW  LOVE TO REIGN  SUPREME IN OUR

 LIVES AS WE SEEK TRUTH AND JUSTICE

 ....AS WE  CARE MORE ABOUT  GOD AND

 GOD'S PEOPLE....

 MORE THAN WE CARE ABOUT OURSELVES.

LET US SPEAK PEACE AND LIVE LOVE.

GOD BLESS US ALL!

MY CHRISTMAS GIFT TO THE WORLD IS

 THE FOLLOWING PRAYER WHICH I OFFER

 EACH YEAR  IN THE NAME AND

 AUTHORITY OF  MY MIGHTY 'I AM' GOD

 PRESENCE, AS, BODY AND SOUL, I  INVOKE

 INTO THE LIVES OF ALL IN THE

 WORLD, OCEANS AND OCEANS OF

COSMIC CHRIST LOVE, PEACE AND

 COMPASSION FROM OUT THE HEART

  OF ALMIGHTY GOD, FROM OUT THE HEART

 OF THE LORD JESUS ...

ASKING THAT CHRIST LOVE FLOW INTO,

 THROUGH AND AROUND ALL LIFE ON THIS

 PLANET, ASKING IT TO FILL AND

 TRANSFORM LIVES THAT  TODAY MAY BE

 HEAVY WITH  NON-LOVE....

HEARTS THAT MAY BE FULL OF SORROW.

 

IN THE NAME OF ALMIGHTY GOD

WE COMMAND  IN THE

 NAME OF OUR OWN BELOVED MIGHTY

 'I AM' PRESENCE

 THAT  ALL LIFE BE TRANSFORMED BY THE

 POWER OF THE LOVE  OF THE COSMIC

 CHRIST....

 WE COMMAND 'LOVE FROM THE HEART OF

 BELOVED JESUS'  TO  BLAZE FORTH UNTIL

 THERE IS NOTHING BUT COSMIC CHRIST

 LOVE AT WORK ON THIS

 PLANET, EXPANDING IN 

 AND TRANSFORMING THE LIFE OF EVERY

 MAN, WOMAN AND CHILD.  

 

 TO  THAT  END,  DO WE  PRAY:

 

   'MAY   ALL   PEOPLE   SOON  AWAKEN  TO 

 THEIR  'MIGHTY   'I   AM'   GOD  

 REALITY....

MAY  NONE   EVER  FORGET  AGAIN 

 THAT  WE   ARE  ALL  CHILDREN   OF   ONE 

 MIGHTY   BEING,  

AND  THAT  OUR   DESTINY  IS ,  IF   WE 

 DARE  TO  CHOOSE  IT,  TO   BE  EVER 

 ENFOLDED  AND PERFECTED  IN   THE 

 COSMIC  LOVE   OF  THE  ONE  

 WE   KNOW 

 AS  'JESUS', THE CHRIST.

 

FOR  THAT  WAS  HIS  PROMISE  TO  ALL 

 PEOPLE.

AND  SO  AS WE  OFFER  OUR   LOVE   AND  

GRATITUDE  TO  HIM,  WE   WISH    HIM   A  

 

AND  WISH  FOR EACH  OTHER.

A  VERY  MERRY, LOVING, KIND AND CARING 

JOYOUS  CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION.

 

My Christmas Love to you all,

Lois Crawford

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