Christmas amidst the problems
December 24, 2005Later at 12 midnight today, the entire nation will be one in commemorating the two thousand-year tradition of the birth of the Messiah. I need no further explain that.
Much has been said on the true essence of celebrating Christmas. The Church has so reiterated that no amount of gifts, merry-making and food on the tables should bypass the real meaning of the holidays, which is to share our blessings, to forgive our enemies, and to spawn love and peace among our loved ones and friends. And most of all to renew our faith to God Almighty.
Everyone should have no reason not to be happy this Christmas, I guess. But how about the penniless? The people in Calapan, Oriental Mindoro whose houses are under water? The victims of the recent fires in Pasay and Parañaque? Of course, in the perspective of a normal being such as me, my answer is big NO. Their situation right now promises no happy Christmas awaiting them. But I believe it all boils down to the basic approval of the things that are coming our way. The word is acceptance. So if these people despite their plight can still celebrate Christmas and be happy, why can’t I and the rest of the world who are fortunate enough? What about the ordeal involving Garcillano? And the opposition? I believe they are practicing Catholics and to stand true to the Church doctrince, they are taught to forgive. God, it would be a miracle to see them shaking hands on-camera and uttering words of reconciliation and forgiveness.
There are still of a lot of things to ponder when we talk about Christmas. I agree that Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year because its when things are put into place, and its when the people are more optimistic about life. As for me, I do not have any ill-feelings towards the people who put me for a work schedule on Christmas day until New Year’s Day. Eventhough that is the case, I still have a happy family, good friends and wonderful job. And I am so very thankful for that.
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