Teresa Neumann (December 25, 2007)
In a CNS commentary, Senator Sam Brownback has written on the theme of the carol, "Joy to the World"—what it means that God entered into our human story in the flesh and what true joy is.
"It is in many ways life's great paradox: we seek pleasure but do not find it; we seek comfort and are restless," says Brownback. "Yet, when we abstain from passing pleasures, we find joy. It is also the paradox of Christmas. Wise men set out in search of a king and they find a child wrapped in swaddling clothes. God promises a liberator and He offers an infant. Christmas suggest that happiness is found where we least expect it."
Brownback concludes: "So this Christmas season, the invitation is to the same paradox. If in fact we do what we know we should this time of year, call a friend in need, contact a family member from whom we are disconnected, or make someone's Christmas a little more bright, we are sure to receive a greater gift in return. These simple but profound actions will yield much joy for the recipient and for you for an eternity. It is indeed joy which has come to our broken world, a joy that will not pass away."
To read all of the senator's commentary, follow the link provided.
Source: Sam Brownback—CNS
1 comment:
May God Bless Senator Brownback and his family! It is a shame he is not our president. What a force of good he brings to Congress.
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