Merry Christmas
Jessica and Phil gave me a copy of the book, <i>The Bush Survival Bible</i> by Gene Stone.  <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/081297476X/qid=1103999431/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/002-3164757-8808825?v=glance&s=books" target="_blank">Find the book here </a>. In the chapter, "6 Tips to Maintain Your Sanity, Judith Orloff says:<br>
    <p>"Don't let yourself be overcome with fear. . . . fear creates negative energy--in you and in others around you. Don't feed into this out-right manipulation of your emotions. Just say no to fear. Instead, feel joy, or hope, or love. Don't let them make you feel afraid."</p>
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This is great advice, especially on Christmas. Don't be afraid. In large part we celebrate the power of hope, love and joy during this season. It hit me in a most powerful way at Mass today, that what we are doing is celebrating here on Christmas day what God is always and everywhere doing, yes, always and everywhere. So I do wish you a merry Christmas.