DECEMBER GOOD Two thousand years ago Jesus was born in fulfillment of the archangel Gabriel announced that he did to the Virgin Mary. Jesus is the most important figure in history, whether we consider God, Son of Man, World Saviour, Messiah, Son of God … just as a leader of great qualities that earned the right to occupy or privileged place in the count of the times. In Jesus honors the extraordinary events surrounding his birth these days we are celebrating Christmas. During the days when the Son of God born mismismo King Herod (the king that it might be chosen as a symbol of evil) wanted to intervene in the matter as Matthew's Gospel: "Then Herod called the wise men apart and their data said the timing of the onset of the star.
Then he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and inquire carefully about that child, and when you find them, comunicadmelo, I also go to worship. What then did the Magi? The response also found in the Gospel: "When they had heard the king they went their way, and lo, the star they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the child was. "These were some of the events surrounding the birth of the son of Joseph and Mary. The couple then flee to Egypt to avoid Herod's professional tentacles the reach and serve the purpose of murdering villain who was destined to free humanity from the heavy burden of sin and ignominious. It has been more than two thousand years since then and here we are again celebrating the arrival of December, a month unlike any other in its essence, for the joy that spread through the cool morning breeze, the smiles of the children, because the spirits are more willing to reconcile for a thousand reasons. Who these days can not remember the happy times and happy childhood? Who will forget the time when travelers came to spending time at home and with them the joy of reunion and meetings until midnight which had occurred in the stories of being separated so long? How could we forget the innocent is looking forward to Baby Jesus and his gifts? In the folds of our memory remain unforgettable Christmas carols and songs a thousand times a thousand times repeated but renewed by the spirit of Christmas and the presence of peace in our lives. Thank God there in December.
Thanks to the Creator for the firm hope that we can have a country free of violence, tragedy, kidnapped, rodenticides clashes of reasons to hate. God bless Colombia. Today and forever. In December and in all seasons. Rutto Alejandro Martinez is a renowned writer and Italian-Colombian journalist who also teaches at several universities. He is the author of four books on ethics and leadership and is included in three anthologies of Colombian authors. Contact him at cel. 300 8055526 or