'The love at Christmas is the greatest present' - a message from the Bishop of Worcester - The Droitwich Standard

'The love at Christmas is the greatest present' - a message from the Bishop of Worcester

Droitwich Editorial 24th Dec, 2018   0

WALKING down the High Street in Worcester these last few days I’ve been struck by the busyness – lots of people rushing about doing their Christmas shopping. There’s a sense of excitement and anticipation permeating the air and the festive atmosphere has been increased by the establishment of a Christmas market in Cathedral Square where tempting hot snacks are available.

As I observe people I find myself hoping that they will have a fun at Christmas – it can be a wonderful distraction from the problems which beset our nation and the globe, as well as our personal anxieties and troubles.

I hope, though, that they will not be distracted from the truth which lies at its heart – “distracted from distraction by distraction. Filled with fancy and empty of meaning”, as TS Eliot put it.

I hope people will see beyond the presents to what they symbolise. We give presents to symbolise our love and Christmas is about God’s love for us.




As you head south along Worcester High Street, the Cathedral is clearly visible beyond the shops and stalls.

It stands there four square, as it has done for hundreds of years, to symbolise that truth which lies at the heart of Christmas, the truth of God’s love for us shown forth by being born as a human being.


So my hope and prayer for you is that you might be able to enjoy Christmas – the fun and the food and the presents – but at the same time not be distracted by them from that most wonderful of presents.

May you feel God’s love for you in Jesus.

God bless you and a very Merry Christmas to you.

Dr John Inge

Bishop of Worcester

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