The Work of Christmas

In this sermon, The Rev. Michael Singer reflects on what comes after Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Drawing on Howard Thurman’s poem The Work of Christmas, Father Michael reminds us that while much effort goes into preparing for Christmas, the deeper work begins once the celebrations end. The work of Christmas is found in healing the broken, feeding the hungry, forgiving one another, and making peace.

He invites us to consider the mystery of the Word becoming flesh not only in Jesus, but also in us. Each act of compassion, mercy, forgiveness, and love becomes a moment when Christ lives among us again. Christmas, then, is not only a day or a season, but a way of being in the world.