The Birth of Jesus Christ is a message of hope - as millions of Christians around the world celebrate Christmas
Local officials in Bethlehem say double the number of pilgrims have visited this year compared to last.Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, a Muslim, joined the midnight Mass in Bethlehem and emphasized that not only Christians were celebrating the festival. "The new year, God willing, will be a year of security and economic stability," he said.
On this day Christians remember and celebrate that the incarnate Son of God, Jesus, came into the world so that mankind might fulfill its destiny to enjoy the fullness of life in God and to offer peace on earth and goodwill toward all. Let this Christmas be a time to celebrate the divine love that came about as a result of Jesus Christ and hope. So in spite of the great evil of wars, and injustice that threaten our world today, Christmas assures us that even a tiny amount of good, nurtured by love, gives us cause for hope.
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