Often modern terminology separates us from our past. Yet, if we connect modern terms to the accounts of our faith, we are presented with a new challenge to reconcile how we view the world. The Holy Family were migrants, traveling to Bethlehem, then to Egypt, to raise their son who was raised bilingual, and finally to return to Israel settling in Nazareth.

Like a strand of Christmas lights, we function together to exude the Light of Christ to others. We operate, function, and live as One radiating the Light of hope, peace, joy, and love.

The best present is to be present. God shows love in the gift of His Presence in Jesus. Now we are beckoned to search for Christ’s Presence in the world just as the shepherds and wise men and to share the same love our God shows for us.