Christmas is Just Starting

The time has come; the kingdom of God is at hand. Change your ways and believe the Good News.” Mk 1:15

Many days had passed since Christmas.

The jolly music we enjoyed last month has already faded.

Even the lights that glitter our highways were already out.

While our storage is once again full of stars and packed garland.

The time has come…

When many of us now are being tempted to work overtime,

When many of us now are beginning to feel alone,

When budgets are starting to be tight,

When sumptuous rations are turning to be out of sight.

Will you still give time for prayer?

Will you still give for friendship?

Will you still give gifts?

Will you still give food?

Christmas season may have been gone.

But I hope not the spirit. I wish not the generosity.

I pray not the peace. I long not the Christ.

The time has come.

Oh yes, when the Christmas season end; its true spirit begins.