DEAR READER

WISH YOU A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS

TISS GUWAHATI CAMPUS LIBRARY

He is Love Incarnate





`Love came down at Christmas, Love all Lovely , Love Divine' -so goes a famous Christmas carol. In a beleaguered world 2,000 years ago, Christ was born as Love Incarnate. The Bible sums it up in just one verse, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life“ (John 3:16).Christ taught the importance of love, when he reduced all commandments of the Bible to just two: love God and love your neighbour as yourself (Luke 10:27). He went on to say: love your enemies, too (Matthew 5:44). It is this message of love and hope that resonates around the world during the season of Christmas.
Genuine love is not a passive or weak emotion; it is a powerful force of mind and soul found in all. We can freely express it or suppress it and let the dark side take control. Love engenders peace, forgiveness, reconciliation, sacrifice and a strong resolve to work together for peace and harmony .
One final thought! Are there limitations to love? Does love work in the face of extreme violence, injustice, exploitation and discrimination? Yes should be the answer. Jesus Christ showed us this path of love, which is not confined to any one religion, race or region. May this universal message of Christmas spread more joy , peace and love to one and all around the world!