Now that the Shepherds have returned to their flocks, the ribbons and wrapping papers have been discarded, the vacancy sign is back up at the inn and the leftovers are nearly all consumed, let us carry out the real work of Christmas, which is to:
welcome the stranger,
feed the hungry,
heal the sick,
visit the lonely,
comfort the afflicted,
bind up the broken hearted,
and share the good news of salvation.
