On this Christmas, may we rest in the assurance that we enter into 2022 with the gift of peace freely given to us, actually living inside us, waiting to be activated and enjoyed.

I had birthday gifts earlier that day and would open Christmas gifts later that night. And in the middle of all of these gifts, we would celebrate the Greatest Gift — Jesus.

So this week during your Examen, to celebrate Christmas, maybe just give thanks for the gift of Jesus in our lives, Emmanuel, God with us. And with you. More: Spirituality / Christmas / Advent ...

2024 Christmas Gift Guide. ... Your loved ones can display the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Blessed Mother, angels, the Holy Family, and more beautiful Catholic imagery outside their homes year-round.