Today is another of thousands of annual commemorations of the birth of Christ. God incarnate with us, for the redemption of a fallen created order. Why am I so focused on my own unhappiness? Where is my joy? Better yet, where is my joy rooted?

Thanksgiving and Christmas - these are strategic days, and the Evil One attacks me relentlessly on these days. Father, deliver me unto a peace of mind that results from being focused on You. Spirit, lift mine. Holy Son, I remember Your arrival into this world, and this day of remembrance cannot be more timely.