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Christmas – a time for sharing

Dec 22, 2015

Justice, solidarity and a simple lifestyle are words that might describe this Christmas for us. Here is Maria Voce’s Christmas greeting.

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“I wish everyone a Christmas characterised by sharing, remembering Pope Francis’ words: justice, solidarity and a simple lifestyle.

Justice means seeking out those who suffer and those without basic needs, not as a category of people to be helped, but brothers and sisters to be loved.

Solidarity means not being afraid to open our hearts, empty our pockets, our purses and wallets, so as to live as one family.

A simple lifestyle means not spoiling the things that belong to everyone, starting with the beauty of creation.

I hope for this and I trust in the grace of Christmas!

This is a time when we can all live mercy. God believes in us and puts a spark of His own love into every heart. Christmas can then become something beautiful for everyone.

Christmas will be beautiful if it is a Christmas of love.”

Maria Voce


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