Dec 24

Christmas Eve: A Magical Moment

There is something truly magical about Christmas. It’s as if in this one quiet, seemingly uneventful night, the whole world turned. God has come near to us, and we have come near to God. That’s the only thing that matters. Nothing on your to-do list, nothing on your busy calendar, none of that is important. Only a baby in a manger. His very presence will stop us in our tracks and demand our love and devotion and worship. Don’t worry about anything else today. Just stop and rest in this moment.

About The Author

Fr. Perry Mullins is the Rector of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in McKinney. He grew up an Episcopalian. During college and afterward, he worked in youth ministry in San Antonio and Austin, and then entered the Episcopal Seminary of the Southwest. Fr. Perry loves preaching, teaching, and outreach, and still has a heart for children’s and youth ministries. He was called to be Rector of St. Peter’s in 2017. He is married to Sarah, and they have two children.