The following letter was written by Hanna Jacob Doumette, the founder of The Christian Institute. It is both an invitation and an engagement of the Christmas season. It is a reminder that Christmas deserves serious consideration, even—if not especially—in trying times. Let us reflect on it this year:
CHRISTMAS CONSCIOUSNESS
In the heart of silence the night is transferring unto itself the glory of the day. Behold the Christ Star in the horizon of mystery and peace. Behold, the midnight sun is risen with light regenerative, with beauty resplendent.
It is the Christmas consciousness.
Heaven is revealing its kingdom. Love and peace are animating the nature of man. The hills of Bethlehem are flooded with radiant beams of transcendent light. Behold the mystery of rebirth.
It is a new day, sublime, redeeming. It is the joyous day of Christmas consciousness.
Angels are singing earth's good tidings. Men and shepherds are witnessing the drama of His birth—a mystery sublime, exalted. It is the triumph of Christ, shown in Jesus. It is the day of humanity—a Christmas consciousness.
Heaven and earth are rejoicing. Good-will to all the people. Night and day together are speaking the eternal word. Angels and men are singing the melody of deliverance. Shepherds and sheep are gazing upwards. It is heaven on earth, the day of the Lord. It is the birth of Jesus translating evolution. It is Christmas consciousness.
A son is born unto us today. The Christ is made manifest in our nature. Behold, the star of Bethlehem is translated to a sun of an eternal morning. Behold, the Lord lives and moves in His people.
The world is enjoying Christmas—Truth—consciousness. Within its zodiacal signs, power is tempered with love, love intermingles with goodness, and goodness is translated to brotherhood. Within its orbit, life is rendered an art of helpful, noble and happy giving.
To His Name we give reverently. It is the gift of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, the Gift of spirit, mind and soul. Glory to God in the Highest, and on earth peace, good-will toward men. Rejoice, it is a Christmas consciousness.
-HANNA JACOB DOUMETTE