Show c EDITORIALS t 1957 1157 Rejoice with great joy for ih there thero ro h. h shall come unto thee a Saviour Islas Isias 52 9 When a family is expecting a baby 1 j to come to them happy prep preparations are r made i Th The house is cleaned a room is r- r 4 readied a s sweet crib is brightly adorned The family begins to speak In softer voices awed by the mystery of new life Humbly appreciative of the great to them the goodness of God In entrusting priceless soul of a child hearts are made warm and overflowing charity is given give to others Many things are gladly given up bad harmful to tha habits are discarded as infant infant infant- no sacrifice is too great Surging through all aU the preparations is an overwhelming sense e et of joy joy washing away old despairs and hopeless hopeless- J I ness ness Joy which makes the soul to 00 sing Anticipatory joy of longing for the wonderful hour to come Thus do we expect Ct a Child the Son Sont t of tG d at Chrls n 1 e. e tomes om B to toi V a i 4 the human family 1 We Ve must clean our souls prepare our hearts surround Him with love make a crib for Him Hin out of good deeds y We must deny ourselves that we t may lia nave have a more to give to him and to the 1 n f needy Reedy for that will please Him We must stop doing all those things which would offend His IDs pure soul sout a r 1 s No wonder Christmas Is exciting and joyful it is His Christ Mass His Birthday celebration God is about to give us His Greatest Gift He is sending to us a Divine Baby During these remaining weeks before Christmas let us spend more time than usual with Him learning what it means to care for His Son Go to Church this Sunday and every Sunday Pray daily several times a day Come Lord Jesus come cornel |