CHRISTMAS EFFECT: A Re-visit to Bethlehem Fr Paul Lelen Haokip As December sets in, consideration for Christmas is in the air. Shops and decorations; talks and programme are directed towards the birth of Jesus, which Christians popularly know as Christmas . Mixed feelings of being together, being separated, strickened with sickness or poverty, etc., are realities. To have an effect is to realize what one is capable of doing. It is becoming, time to experience unconditional love of God in our fragile life. Christ is the reason for Christmas. Personally, let us attempt Christmas Effect. WHY SHOULD JESUS BE BORN? Jesus was born fulfilling prophecies, “Therefore, the Lord himself will give you a sign. Look the virgin is with child, and shall bear a son, and shall name him Immanuel” (Isaiah 7:14). His birth at Bethlehem threatened King Herod,...
