Sentidokomon

The Catholic Charismatic Renewal Family in Nicosia led by Sis. Fhely declared a Christmas message during it’s commemoration of the nativity of Jesus Christ. It was held last December 23, 2007 from 12:00 pm until 4:00pm at St. Anthony Hall of the Holy Cross Catholic Church. The Christmas message was proclaimed  by this writer and preacher Sis. Carmen “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given,” Isaiah 9:6. Jesus is the gift of God. He is the reason for the celebration of the season. He is the light of the world who fills our lives with his presence and made us children of God if we totally surrender every area of our life to him.

She also declared that Christmas gives us the message of God’s loving concern to all mankind by providing indispensable help. During the incarnation of Jesus Christ He was like a slave, {Phil. 2:7} – but made himself nothing taking the very nature of a servant being made in human likeness.” It shows us the message of humility. He was born to a poor family to give us the message of sympathy to the poor and the least and total detachment from material things. The birth of Jesus Christ has the power to change our lives if we listen to its message and we live by it, she ended.

The charismatic celebration also  highlighted the visit of the Holy Cross Catholic Church Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Umberto Barato, OFM who rendered a song entitled Dahil Sa Iyo and the Philippine National Anthem. It made the event significantly enjoyable and remarkable as the sisters in the charismatic joined him in singing. He said, “Be a charismatic, you are here because of the Lord Jesus Christ.” Also included in the celebration were the variety of parlor games, bible quizzes, dancing, exchange of gifts and greetings, and an array of delicious foods.

In  Larnaca Ptra. Cora Artemiou reported  that their program was also celebrated on the same day and was indeed a victory for the glory of God. ”There were plenty of gifts, parlor games, and a lot of foods which was truly enjoyed,” she stated. The event was attended and participated by the members and utmost followers with friends and invited guests of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Family.