Let your illusions gently give way. The Christmas season is bound to have conflict and difficulties, especially with families. Remember that this is the reason we need a savior. Christmas is about God embracing real human life - with all its shortcomings, failings, and disappointments.
John Predmore, S.J., is a USA East Province Jesuit and was the pastor of Jordan's English language parish. He teaches art and directs BC High's adult spiritual formation programs. Formerly a retreat director in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Ignatian Spirituality is given through guided meditations, weekend-, 8-day, and 30-day Retreats based on The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Ignatian Spirituality serves the contemporary world as people strive to develop a friendship with God.
This is the reality of our human condition. Such high expectations and so many disappointments during this season when we need to focus on the birth of our Saviour and the amazing faith of Mary and Joseph. Thank you for this wisdom.
ReplyDeleteYes, it is good for us to simplify and to focus on the joy that we have a Savior who is coming to us again.
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