The image of Angels has always
impressed me and since they appeared on the cave of Bethlehem when Jesus was
born announcing “Glory to God in the highest,” they signaled to the shepherds
where to find the newborn baby, who came to adore Him and pay Him homage, as
did the Three Kings later on. Angels were also at the tomb where Jesus was
buried. Naturally Angels remind me of innocent children in their
unpredictability, innocence and spontaneity. Gratefully in my past ministries I
was frequently surrounded with children, and especially when our parish had a
grade school, I cherished the time I spent with them, celebrating Mass,
visiting them in their classes, and presenting talks to them, in particular
when I shared with the how Christmas is celebrated around the world. Christmas
pageants also feature many children dressed as angels. It is a joy seeing
little children running around with a care-free attitude, tirelessly chasing
each other and playing freely with no concern about any of the world’s
problems. Maybe we should learn a big lesson from them, and enjoy every moment
and share joy, happiness, smiles and sheer exuberance. Too bad that childhood
is so short-lived, and soon we’re facing college courses, dating, driving in
heavy traffic and eventually raising a family themselves. Too bad we cannot
remain like angels, ageless and ever young.
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