250. О духовном утешении в праздник Рождества Христова. Покой и тихая пристань – в смирении

By the grace of God we were once again honored to celebrate the Feast of the Nativity of Christ! I congratulate you on this all-joyful celebration and wish you to spend it in peace and spiritual consolation. But where to look for it?! You look here and there - everywhere sorrow does not give rest, enemies visible and invisible... It is our mother Church who gives consolation: we see the Infant of our Lord Jesus Christ in a manger and the Mother of God standing, then we hear the song of the Angels singing: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will towards men!” What peace, quiet, dispassionate light, holy love emanates from this sacred song! When you listen to her, everything rebellious, passionate, and vain in your soul calms down. O our Savior! How we long for silence, and peace of mind, and consolation... So the Lord calls us: “Come to Me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” – And to receive peace, learn from Me, for I am meek and lowly in heart. So this is where the peace and quiet haven is - in humility! And the Lord says: “On whom will I look, only to him who is meek and silent, and who trembles at My words.” I also wish you to celebrate and see off the New Year in piety and purity. Then, with a joyful soul and a calm heart, we will walk along the path that the coming New Year will open for each of us. He who trusts in the Lord will receive mercy! I call upon you the peace and blessing of God. You might be interested in: