{"id":3758,"date":"2009-12-08T07:58:15","date_gmt":"2009-12-08T07:58:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/deaconsbench\/2009\/12\/dolan-truce.html"},"modified":"2009-12-08T07:58:15","modified_gmt":"2009-12-08T07:58:15","slug":"dolan-truce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/deaconsbench\/2009\/12\/dolan-truce.html","title":{"rendered":"Dolan: truce!"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Archbishop of New York Timothy Dolan is calling for a ceasefire<\/a> in the Christmas war: <\/p>\n

\nObviously, I am enthusiastic about “keeping Christ in Christmas.” For those of us who believe that Jesus, the Son of God and our Savior, was born to Mary in a stable in Bethlehem 2009 years ago, we never forget what it is and why it is that we are celebrating. Christ must remain our focus. We must never let the commercial aspects of Christmas overwhelm us or cause us to think that the gift-giving and the parties are all that matters. I know that for me, as much as I look forward to spending time with family and friends, exchanging gifts, sharing Christmas dinner and cheer, it all really begins deep down inside, with faith, hope and love, as we thank God for the gift of Christ, and share this sacred present with others.<\/p>\n

However, many others don’t believe as we do but still wish to celebrate this wonderful time of the year. Parties, decorations, holiday specials, gifts – I’m all for it!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Check out the rest of his commentary here.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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