CHRISTMAS

“For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given;
And the government will be upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called
Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

Isaiah 9:6

Dear esteemed readers,

Today I would like to tell you about what children younger than 10 years old think. Don’t forget that the Lord tells us that we should imitate children and what a better time to do that than during Christmas. I remember when I was a young girl, people told me that I could make a request to the Lord because He always listened to children. And so I would like to tell you about some of the letters that some children from Italy sent to the Lord Jesus this Christmas. Let’s remember that even the simple presence of a child can change our demeanor into a joyful one.

An elementary professor from the south of Italy had the custom of having his children write a letter to baby Jesus. Here are some of the thoughts of these children:

Nora: Dear baby Jesus,

I haven’t felt alone since I discovered that you exist.

Marcos: Dear baby Jesus, don’t worry about me, I always look both sides before crossing the street.

Dario: Baby Jesus, we’ve studied that Thomas Edison discovered the light, but in our religion class we were told that it was you and I think he stole your idea.

Jian-Luca: Baby Jesus, thanks for the little brother, but I asked for a dog.

Lorenzo: Baby Jesus, maybe Cain and Abel wouldn’t have fought if they’d have different rooms, it works for my brother and I.

Ricardo: Baby Jesus, sometimes I think about you although I’m not praying.

Matteo: Baby Jesus, if you see me at church on Sunday, I’ll show you my new shoes.

Juan: Baby Jesus, you know, I really like how you made my girlfriend Simonetta.

Pedro: Baby Jesus, are you really invisible or is it just a trick?

Catherine: Baby Jesus, you’re so smart, every night you manage to put the stars in the exact same spot.

Clara: Baby Jesus, you mark our sins in red like my teacher marks my grades.

Daniela: You know things before they are invented.

Mauricio: Baby Jesus, if you hadn’t made the dinosaurs disappear there wouldn’t be room for us; you’ve done a good job.

Andrea: I like the Lord’s Prayer,

when I write something I have to repeat it.

Marina: Baby Jesus, in our religions class we’re taught about everything you do, but when you go on vacation who takes over?

Violet: Baby Jesus, I bet it’s really hard to love the whole world, there are only four people in my family and I haven’t been able to do it.

Valerio: Baby Jesus, I don’t think there could be a better God than you.

Roberto: Baby Jesus, I’m Italian, what about you?

Andres: My brother says I’m ugly and weak, but I’m glad because that way I wouldn’t have to have a girl to bother me, what do you think?

Don’t forget that because he loved us so the Lord

sent His son and because of love the Son gave Himself for us and Christ helped us know everything that the Father is: light and love. All this is motivation for us to worship God who made himself a man, from the manger to the cross. Let’s remember that Jesus is the reason for the season. Let’s celebrate Christmas in family with love.

                              Maria Fanny Agudelo

                              12/08/2014