That joy of which the prophet speaks, the bishops write, originates in the birth of the Child Jesus. “Jesus Christ is that Child to whom the prophet was referring. And at Christmas we remember and celebrate how much God loves us, how much man is important to a God who has become man. We are never alone! “God walks with us!” they point out.
Thus, they invite the faithful “to celebrate Christmas with family and in the Christian community”, overcoming limitations and obstacles, to respond to the call of the Lord, who invites them to delve into the depth of the mystery of his Incarnation. “Let it be a good time to share at home, to visit the sick and those who are alone, to pray more, to read and meditate on the Bible,” they add.
Likewise, they point out that the celebration of Christmas should push believers to be better, to seek God and open their hearts to welcome Jesus Christ and resume or renew the path of faith.