Minister’s Message for December 2024
Brothers and Sisters in Baby Jesus,
As we anticipate the birth of our Lord, my prayer is that we may all truly devote
more time to the season of Christmas and the joy that it is intended to bring.
The true Gift of Jesus is the salvation that He so humbly and freely gifts us.
Through the innocence of a child is how He chose to come to us.
When I look at the Babe in the Creche, I think about where His life took Him as
He grew up with the Holy Family. I think about how he was just like us in every
way – except sin. I think about how He trusted in the Father as He approached
Calvary after realizing that the cup would not be taken away. It seems strange to
think about His death at the time of His birth – but that is why He was
born… to save us.
Christmas is a time to enjoy our families. May we be a holy example to our own
families through our example of living a Gospel life. St. Francis was in love with
the Babe of Bethle-hem and we all share in that love. Thank you, Father Francis,
for creating the Creche so that we could re-live the birth of Jesus in such a beautiful
way. May peace and joy be with all of us this Christmas season. Thank you, Jesus…
In the love of Christ,
Israela
Israela Garcia, OFS
Servant Minister, St Anthony Community, OFS
