Joy by Steph Rezansoff

During the Christmas Season it can be easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the holidays and forget about the joy that it can bring if we focus on the true “reason for the season”. I know that I have struggled with being distracted by moving to a new apartment, a busy work schedule and finding time to pick up gifts for my family, but I try to remind myself often to take time to share the joy of the season with friends, family, and even strangers. I find that sharing a warm smile and a “hello’ with a stranger while passing them on the sidewalk can add so much joy to my day and hopefully to theirs as well. Another thing that brings me great joy is by sharing some of the wealth that God has blessed me with, with those who are less fortunate and Christmas time is always a perfect time to do this. Finally, one last thing that brings me joy during the Christmas Season is having the opportunity to go to midnight mass with my family, and especially with my sister, since this is about the only time of year that I get to celebrate mass with her. May God bless everyone with opportunities to share joy with one another this season.
“But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you”. Psalm 5:11