‘Good news’ for the majority of people looks like ‘bad news’ for the Herods of the world, as it is likely to involve them having to give away some of their power, having to share more fairly their wealth, having to tread more lightly on the earth. And so they will go to extreme lengths to resist any change which challenges their superiority. The power of governments, corporations and institutions seems to rule our world, and when it is threatened, then these rulers will enforce their power through threat and fear and terror. But the Christmas story teaches us that there is something else going on in this world we occupy. It is the sure and certain activity of a different power altogether, a power which is all for our good, which is entirely committed to our well-being, and completely devoted to our peace... 

A talk for The Second Sunday of Christmas, New Years Day 1 January 2023.

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