VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis said on Saturday (Dec 24) that Christmas had been "taken hostage" by dazzling materialism that puts God in the shadows and blinds many .
The fragile simplicity of a small newborn, the meekness of where he lies, the tender affection of the swaddling clothes. God is there." Pope Francis message of Christmas was humility, simplicity and mystery.
"Jesus was born rejected by some and regarded by many others with indifference," he said.
"Today also the same indifference can exist, when Christmas becomes a feast where the protagonists are ourselves, rather than Jesus; when the lights of commerce cast the light of God into the shadows; when we are concerned for gifts, but cold toward those who are marginalised."
In this local context, not one word was mentioned about Desmond G from Bali. He was identified and dragged through the mud and unable to respond .Generally ,blogging about aircrew and their incidents past of losses of loved ones and doing strange rituals on hotel room are considered gossipy and tastless. Would anyone else would have done the same if it happens to them ?. Enough time given by the Co to grieve ? Don't make judgments on acts done on grieving and how they manage their grieves.. And recycling past acts and sex etc, just to titilate and attracts eyeballs at other expenses. Does it help them to feels better or change for the good. No social or redeeming factors were seen .Even a camel can go pass through the eye of a needle, how can one arrive in a blaze of glory to Kingdom of God
The Pope then added in unscripted remarks: "This worldliness has taken Christmas hostage. It needs to be freed."
Who is Desmond G from Bali ?Tell me more .
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