Sermons at midnight

BANGALORE: Christmas is a celebration that marks the remembrance of Jesus Christ’s birth, a fact often forgotten in the midst of gifts, shopping and general holiday fervour. The midnight mass also known as the holy mass held in all churches brings this fact back into Christmas. City Express shares with its readers, the message of the midnight mass presented in come churches in the city on Christmas. The mass at St Patrick’s Church, presented by Father Nathan, reminded people about the reason of God’s arrival. He said, “God sent his Son down as a human child to a shepherd’s family. He could have sent him in any form. But, His birth was welcomed by a poor family. This tells us that, in order to bring up the life of the poor, he came as poor. Despite all the attention He got, He lived a normal life. His life is a good example to be humble and follow the good. Every religion talks about one key element. In Christianity, we believe that we have to be humble and help the people in need. Jesus emptied himself on the Cross. We have to empty ourselves to others when they are suffering or need help.” Moving over to Innovative Construction church, which was lit with 110 stars representing the age of the church, Father Solomon said, “We had carol singing on Christmas eve. We shared the message that Jesus was long expected. He arrived to repair all the sin that were committed. His humbleness shows glory of God, and He spread peace, joy and happiness to the world. We must keep that in our mind. We must remember Him everyday. We must have no negative attitude towards anyone.” Miles away at the Our Lady Lourdes Church in  Ulsoor, Father Melwyn Pinto had a message that concerns the religion. He said, “These days, Christmas has become very commercial. Santa Claus, cakes and gifts is what Christmas is all about. One has forgotten that Christmas is celebrated to remember the birth of Jesus Christ. We must believe that Christmas isn’t once in a year, but everyday in our life. We need to reach out to people who are in need of us and comfort them with our warmth. That is Christmas. That is what we have to everyday not just one day in the year.”There are many churches in the city and sermons were rresented in languages including Kannada, Tamil and Malayalam. But, the message was similar: Remember the poor, and Remember God.