Monday, November 20, 2006

Nativity Fast 15th of November-24th of December



Up to what level should we fast? To what extent can we relinquish our pleasures?
Until we can handle our character...
The times in which we live do not help us fast in the same way as our ancestors in the old days. Our spiritual state can no longer match the one of our grandparents. Our state of spirit and state of mind are shaped by the continuous desire for glory, satisfaction, material fulfillment...
Rarely do we attain peace for the spirit. And here comes the question: until what level are we able to fast? Christ's Nativity should be a motive for joy for the entire Christendom. It is the merriest holiday. It continues to remind that year after year, one has the chance to become better, a better person, a person with a pure heart. It reminds one that there still is time to love more, to forgive more. With each year it gives humanity the hope to grow in its faith.
But each maturity requires sacrifice. To give and receive. Receive at least as much as you give. Rarely are gifts repaid....by humans. But, for a Christian, to give, to forgive, and to love are intrinsic.
To what level should we fast?
Until we feel so pure within, that the joy of the Nativity of Christ becomes the most beautiful gift. To the point where we can hear the angels sing.
To prepare. To mature. To make an exercise with ourselves.

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