"At Christmas time so many magnificent events occur,
leading up to and highlighting the Cause of our celebrations. Buildings
of every kind find themselves bedecked in light and nature's green;
families plant a veritable representative of the forest in their homes,
and then proceed to drape it in every brilliance and finery imaginable.
And then, in the darkest days of winter, Churchgoers of every
denomination gather in their places of worship to offer homage to a tiny
God. Nonetheless, years of experiencing the labors and sorrows of the
world, as well as the repetition of Christmas traditions can dull the
soul's perception of these joys. Sometimes it takes the hilarious glee
of children to remind the rest of us that reality truly is a marvel
beyond telling. In God or Nothing, Robert Cardinal Sarah
comments: 'It is important for baptized Catholics to keep the beautiful,
holy joy of little children.' Indeed, the wonder of children at
Christmas offers a wise glimpse into the very real wonder of the Truth
to which we have grown accustomed."
In a recent commentary, writer Elizabeth Anderson reflected on the example of wisdom and wonder offered by children at Christmas.
To access her complete post, please visit:
Crisis Magazine: The Wisdom in Wonder: Children at Christmas Time (20 DEC 17)
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