Interior Silence
It's not something that may come naturally to us, but it's an attitude to try to cultivate. To be interiorly silent, listening to God's voice, which is always a still whisper. When we can keep our hearts centered on Him, all the challenging parts of our day will be met with peace . . . a peaceful acceptance of God's will.
The manger is a perfect place for this. The simplicity of it all, where "good tidings of great joy" are to be found. There was nothing exteriorly ostentatious about Our Lord's Birth . . . He simply gave us Himself, which is the greatest Treasure imaginable. He comes every day in Holy Communion to refresh our souls, just as He came as the Prince of Peace at Christmas.
Let us turn our minds gently toward Him, Who offers us His love, grace, and joy this holiday season. Merry Christmas to you all!