Archbishops Christmas Message.

I have come accross the Christmas message of a very good bishop, the Arcbishop Martin Currie, of the Archdiocese of Newfoundland (With my Comments in the { })

Christmas Message 2009
Dear sisters and brothers,
In a few days it will be Christmas. As a community of believers we will soon celebrate the Birth of Jesus in Bethlehem over 2000 years ago and I never tire of doing so. {He isn't lying, either}
As we prepare for this feast we are conscious of the poor economy, the war in Afghanistan, the H1N1 flu, the new sexual scandals {he says it as if it is a new type of computer}, even with all these concerns people seem to be taken over and caught up by the Christmas spirit.
People seem to be warming up, opening up to each other . Strangers smile and greet each other{and so they should}. We seem to lose our fear for the future. At this time of year we are willing to splurge, sometimes too much, for those we love. The poor, the homeless, the mentally ill, all often hidden and forgotten suddenly become important. Everyone wants to do something so the needy can enjoy the season too. We reach out to old friends, we make plans to bring our families together. We truly want to celebrate.
It is amazing, that even in our fractured society {he doesn't mean only Newfoundland, I think he means society in general} the feast of the Birth of Jesus can still stir up and call us to be something more than we usually are, to show the best of ourselves. What we need to remember is that the Birth of Jesus, God becoming man 2000 years ago, was the beginning of a great mystery, a mystery that still transforms us to-day. The Child born in Bethlehem is the same person whose love and power calls us and enables us to live a generous, hospitable and sacrificial life not only now but throughout the year.
As we prepare to welcome Jesus, our Saviour once again I thank you for all your love, prayers and best wishes and I extend to each and everyone my heartfelt wishes for a joyful celebration of our Savour’s birth. May your hearts and homes be filled with true peace and real joy this Christmas!
Sincerely yours in Christ,
MOST REVEREND MARTIN W. CURRIE, D.D.

Don't get me wrong. He has his moments, but he is a good, orthodox bishop over all.
The one think I don't like him doing, is he doesn't wear his Clerical Collar on occasions. You see, I think that a priest should show their vocation, and wear the Clerical Collar. Just as much as a nun should wear her habit.

Don't get me started on the Irish Christian Brothers .....