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ALT CTE General Secretary Bishop Mike Royal and Archbishop-designate Sarah Mullalley Photo credit and copyright cte.org.uk
ALT It is one of the evils of rapid diffusion of news that the sorrows of all the world come to us every morning. I think each village was meant to feel pity for it’s own sick and poor whom it can help and I doubt if it is the duty of any private person to fix his mind on ills which he cannot help. (This may even become an escape from the works of charity we really can do to those we know). A great many people do now seem think that the mere state of being worried is in itself meritorious. I don’t think it is. We must, if it so happens, give our lives for others: but even while we’re doing it, I think we’re meant to enjoy Our Lord and, in Him, our friends, our food, our sleep, your jokes, and the birds song and the frosty sunrise.
ALT Prayer text: Heavenly Father, Thank you for the priceless gift of Jesus, the light of the world and the hope of all creation. Fill our hearts with joy that overflows into acts of generosity this Christmas. Bless those who need provision, love, and renewed hope. Surround the lonely with Your peace, uplift the grieving with Your comfort, and strengthen the weary. Teach us to work together to share Your blessings boldly and reflect Your grace brightly. Remind us always of Your unending love and the joy of giving. Amen.
