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[myanmar_information] THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Wednesday December 25, 2002)
THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Wednesday December 25, 2002)
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1. Senior General Than Shwe visits Traditional
Medicine and Medical Equipment Exhibition
2. Work coordinated for development
of Myanma Gems Industry
3. Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt receives
Japanese guests
4. F & R Minister receives Japanese delegation
5. Sri Lankan Minister arrives Minister for Religious
Affairs meets with Sri Lankan Minister
6. Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt receives
Indonesian Ambassador
7. Chinese journalist delegation leaves for home
8. Lt-Gen Soe Win inspects construction
of NgaO Bridge
9. Defence Ministry golf team honoured
10. Golden bolts fixed at Kyweku-Kyaukphya Bridge
11. Minister inspects construction
of New National Library
12. Financial Management Course concludes
13. Minister inspects construction
of MRTV new studio complex
14. Prize winners of Independence Day essay
and poem competitions announced
15. Commander attends conclusion of Youth Camp
(5/2002)
16. USDA CEC member attends prize-presenting ceremony
17. Traditional Medicine and Medical Equipment
Exhibition continues
18. Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe attends conclusion
of Youth Camp
19. Merry Christmas - 2002
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1. Senior General Than Shwe visits Traditional
Medicine and Medical Equipment Exhibition
Yangon, 24 Dec - Chairman of the State Peace and
Development Council of the Union of Myanmar
Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General
Than Shwe this morning visited the Third Myanmar
Traditional Medicine and Medical Equipment Exhibition,
being launched by the Ministry of Health, at the
Tatmadaw Convention Hall on U Wisara Road.
Ministers, officials and the practitioners conducted
the Senior General and party round the central booth;
booths of the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of
Forestry, the Ministry of Industry-1 and the Ministry
of Agriculture and Irrigation; booths of herbal
plants; and private pharmacists' booths. After
inspecting of the booths of traditional medicines and
medical equipment at the exhibition for about an hour,
the Senior General left there.
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2. Work coordinated for development
of Myanma Gems Industry
Yangon, 24 Dec - A meeting to coordinate work for
development of Myanma Gems Industry was held at the
meeting hall-1 of the Ministry of Mines at 4 pm today,
with an address by State Peace and Development Council
Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt.
First, Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development
Council General Khin Nyunt made a speech. In his the
Secretary-1, he said that measures are being taken in
accord with Myanma Gems Law for development of Myanma
Gems Industry, adding that Myanma Gems Industry is one
of the useful sources of income for the Government and
private gems entrepreneurs also have enjoyed benefit
from the industry. Since the gem entrepreneurs have
become prosperous through the gem industry, they will
have to be loyal to the State in response to its
goodwill, he said and urged those concerned to make
strenuous efforts to curb smuggling gems out of the
country, for development of MGI and for the emergence
of a proper gems market in the country and steps are
to be taken for further development of the gems
industry.
Then, Minister for Mines Brig-Gen Ohn Myint reported
on income of gems industry and condition of the gems
market. Next, Chairman of the Supervisory Committee
for Gems Insustry Deputy Minister for Mines U Myint
Thein reported on the designated plots and established
plots in the gemsland and measures being taken for
mining of gems and jade on a mutually beneficial basis
by the State and the entrepreneurs. The meeting then
came to a close with the concluding remarks by
Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt.
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3. Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt receives
Japanese guests
Yangon, 24 Dec - Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council General Khin Nyunt received
Professor Emeritus Konosuke Odaka of Hitotsubashi
University in Japan and party at Zeya Thiri Beikman on
Konmyinttha at 6 pm today. The Japanese guests were
accompanied by Japanese Ambassador to Myanmar Mr Yuji
Miyamoto.
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4. F & R Minister receives Japanese delegation
Yangon, 24 Dec - Minister for Finance and Revenue U
Khin Maung Thein received Honorary Professor Mr
Konosuke Odaka of Hitostubashi University, Japan, at
his office this morning.
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5. Sri Lankan Minister arrives Minister for Religious
Affairs meets with Sri Lankan Minister
Yangon, 24 Dec - At the invitation of the Minister for
Religious Affairs, Minister of Buddha Sasana, Justice,
Law Reform and National Integration of Sri Lanka Mr
WJM Lokubandara arrived here by air this morning.
Minister for Religious Affairs U Aung Khin met
visiting Minister Mr WJM Lokubandara at his office on
Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Mayangone, at 3 pm today.
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6. Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt receives
Indonesian Ambassador
Yangon, 24 Dec - Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council General Khin Nyunt, on behalf of
the Chairman of the State Peace and Development
Council of the Union of Myanmar, received Indonesian
Ambassador Mr Nasaruddhin Koro, who had completed his
tour of duty in Myanmar at Zeya Thiri Beikman Hall on
Konmyinttha at 3 pm today.
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7. Chinese journalist delegation leaves for home
Yangon, 24 Dec - Under the programme to exchange
cultural cooperation between the Union of Myanmar and
the People's Republic of China, the visiting Chinese
journalist delegation led by Deputy Administrator Mr
Zhou Zhi of PRC Air Force Newspaper left here for home
by air this morning. The delegation was seen off at
Yangon International Airport by Director (News) U Hla
Tun of News and Periodicals Enterprise of the Ministry
of Information and officials, and First Secretary Mr
Pan Feng of the Chinese Embassy in Yangon and embassy
staff.
During their stay in Myanmar, the delegation called on
the Minister for Information, the Managing Director of
News and Periodicals Enterprise, the Chairman of
Myanmar Writers and Journalists Association, and
Mandalay City Development Committee, and also studied
Myanmar cultural handicrafts, and visited University
for Development of National Races in Sagaing, and
PyinOoLwin.
Moreover, the delegation also visited the Myanma Alin
Daily of NPD, Myanmar Radio and Television, Drug
Elimination Museum, Mingaladon Garden City, People's
Park and People's Square, and Defence Services Museum
& Historical Research Institute, and viewed the
development of Myanmar.
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8. Lt-Gen Soe Win inspects construction
of NgaO Bridge
Yangon, 24 Dec - Member of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Soe Win of the Ministry of
Defence, on 20 December arrived at the construction
site of Shweli bridge (NgaO) spanning the Shweli river
between Pyindaunglay Village of Katha Township in
Sagaing Division and NgaO Village of Mabein Township
in Shan State. Senior engineer in-charge of the bridge
construction project U Win Kyi and officials reported
on progress of work and tasks to be carried out. Then,
Lt-Gen Soe Win gave instructions on timely completion
of the bridge, meeting the set standard, and worksite
safety.
In the evening at Shwegu, Lt-Gen Soe Win, together
with Chairman of Kachin State Peace and Development
Council Commander of Northern Command Maj-Gen Maung
Maung Swe, met with depart-mental servicemen, mem-bers
of USDA, social organizations and town-selders at
Aungzeya Hall in Shwegu Township. A local authory of
Shwegu Township reported on regional economy and rice
sufficiency in the region. The commander also made
supplementary reports on economic development of Shan
State, supply of irrigation water in the township.
After hearing the reports, Lt-Gen Soe Win spoke of the
need to retain the sovereignty of the State with
political, economic, social, security and
international outlooks. He also said that the
Government is making efforts to modernize every region
by designating 24 development zones. Then, he donated
matriculation school text books to two basic education
high schools in Shwegu.
On 21 December morning, Lt-Gen Soe Win and the
commander offered provisions to Myoma Kyaung Sayadaw
Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru Bhaddanta Javana after
paying homage to the Sayadaw. On arrival at Bhamo in
the evening, Lt-Gen Soe Win met with departmental
staff, members of social organizations and
townselders. Local authorities reported on regional
development tasks. After hearing reports, Lt-Gen Soe
Win said the Government is striving for prosperity of
the people day on, day out. In pursuit of that goal,
the cooperative efforts of social organizations and
departmental staff are needed. Then, he donated
matriculation school text books to four basic
education high schools in Bhamo. Member of the patrons
of the central panel of the USDA Lt-Gen Soe Win then
met with executives of Bhamo District USDA at the
office of the association. Officials reported on
cooperative efforts of the association in rural
development tasks. After hearing the reports, Lt-Gen
Soe Win gave instructions on implementation of the
seven future tasks laid down by the USDA Annual
General Meeting 2002, the need for adopting the
guidance given by USDA Patron Head of State Senior
General Than Shwe, and active participation of the
association in discharging national duties.
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9. Defence Ministry golf team honoured
Yangon, 24 Dec - The Defence Ministry golf team was
honoured today for wining championship trophies in
handicap and scratch events of the 2002 State Peace
and Development Council Chairman's Golf tournament.
Member of the State Peace and Development Council
Chairman of Defence Services Sports and Physical
Education Management Committee Adjutant-General Lt-Gen
Thein Sein addressed the ceremony which was held at
the hall of War Veterans Organization (Central) in
Mayangon, Yangon.
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10. Golden bolts fixed at Kyweku-Kyaukphya Bridge
Yangon, 24 Dec - The ceremony to fix golden bolts and
nuts at Kyweku-Kyaukphya Bridge in Myeik, Taninthayi
Division, to mark the completion of the project, was
held at the last section of the project on Kyaukphya
bank yesterday morning.
Minister Maj-Gen Saw Tun made a speech on the
occasion. He said as the last golden bolt and nut was
fixed at the bridge which was completed in a period of
two years, it will be opened soon. The bridge was
built in accordance with the guidance of Head of State
Senior General Than Shwe. On 14 November 2000, the
stake-driving ceremony of the bridge was held and with
the assistance of the State, the Coastal Region
Command and the commander and due to cooperation of
related departments and local people, the last golden
bolt and nut can be fixed at the last frame of the
bridge. He expressed his thanks on behalf of the
ministry to all.
The bridge is situated in Myeik, Taninthayi Division,
and there are altogether eight bridges including this
one in the division. The bridge is of reinforced
concrete type with steel trusses. The main bridge is
2,112 feet long and the approach bridge on Kyaukphya
Bank is 200 feet long and the one on Kyweku Bank is
1,300 feet long. So, the bridge is in total 3,612 feet
long. It has 28-foot-wide motorway and 6-foot-wide
pedestrian lanes on either side. The clearance is 236
feet in width and 28 feet in height, and the bridge
can withstand 60-ton loads, he added.
After the opening of the bridge, traveling can be made
easily from Kawthoung, the southernmost town of
Myanmar, to Yangon and other towns. In conclusion, he
urged all to strive for rapid opening of the bridge.
The minister, the Colonel General Staff and officials,
sprinkled scented water on golden bolt and nut which
were then fixed at the bridge and rituals of silver
and golden showers were performed.
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11. Minister inspects construction
of New National Library
Yangon, 24 Dec - Minister for Culture Maj-Gen Kyi Aung
inspected progress in construction of New National
Library at the corner of East Race Course Road and
Laydauntkan Street in Tamway Township this morning.
First, the minister inspected greening tasks and
plantations, entrance roads and exit roads and
progress in construction of the new building.
Officials reported on progress of work and future
tasks, and financial statement to the minister who
attended to the needs. Then, the minister inspected
power control room and gave instructions on systematic
use of electricity.
Next, the minister proceeded to the State School of
Fine Arts (Yangon) and met with the principal and
faculty members of the school. The minister gave
instructions on the requirements to be attended to,
producing the outstanding artists and preservation of
the fine arts. Then, the minister viewed drawing of
the students and fulfilled the requirements.
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12. Financial Management Course concludes
Yangon, 24 Dec - Financial Management Course 2/2002
organized by the Ministry of Industry-1 concluded with
the ceremony held at the training hall of the ministry
this morning, with an address by Minister for
Industry-1 U Aung Thaung.
Minister U Aung Thaung presented prizes to outstanding
trainees and course completing certificates to course
monitor. The minister also presented outstanding award
to Accountant (Grade 4) of Myanma Pharmaceutical
Industries Daw Su Su Lin who passed with distinctions
in all subjects from the first level course No 187
opened by the Auditor-General' Office. Altogether 36
trainees attended the eight-week course.
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13. Minister inspects construction
of MRTV new studio complex
Yangon, 24 Dec - Minister for Information Brig-Gen
Kyaw Hsan this morning arrived at the construction
site of MRTV new studio complex on Kyundaw Street this
morning.
At the briefing hall, Myanma Radio and Television
Director-General U Khin Maung Htay reported on
construction progress of the MRTV new studio complex
and future tasks. Managing Director of Olympic
Construction U Aung Than reported on the progress of
construction of the main building and future
programmes. After giving necessary instructions to
officials, the minister inspected the construction of
the buildings.
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14. Prize winners of Independence Day essay
and poem competitions announced
Yangon, 24 Dec - Sub-committee for holding the 55th
Anniversary Independence Day 2003 commemorative essay,
poem, TV quiz and computer painting competitions held
university, college, institute and basic education
high school and middle school level essay and poem
competitions in accord with the national objectives of
the Independence Day on 23 and 24 November 2002.
First, second, third and consolation prize winners of
the competitions were announced today. Cadet Thaik Tun
Aung of Defence Services Academy (PyinOoLwin), Ma Saw
Einda Thet Maung of Bago Degree College and Cadet
Thein Min San of DSA (PyinOoLwin) won first, second
and third prizes and Cadet Saw Kyaw Htin Myo of DSA
(PyinOoLwin), Ma Loyal Tun of Mawlamyine Education
College, Maung Yaza Win of Mandalay Education College,
Maung Kyaw Htay of Government Computer College
(Magway) and Maung Myo Nyunt Maw of Institute of
Paramedical Science (Mandalay) won consolation prizes
in university, college and institute level essay
competition.
Ma Saw Einda Thet Maung of Bago Degree College, Cadet
Arkar Hein Soe of DSA (PyinOolwin) and Maung Saw Maung
of the University for Development of National Races
(Sagaing) won first, second and third prizes and Cadet
Hla Win Aung of Defence Services Technological Academy
(PyinOoLwin), Cadet Aung Ko Ko Thet of DSTA
(PyinOoLwin), Maung Zin Min Han of Yangon Computer
University, Maung Aung Kyaw Thu Tun of Myaungmya
Institute of Agriculture and Maung Kyaw Kyaw Oo of
Yadanabon University won consolation prizes in
university, college and institute level poem
competition.
Maung Naung Naung Latt of Basic Education Middle
School No 1, South Okkalapa Township, Ma Poe Darli Mon
of BEHS-3, Pyay, and Ma Theinga Htut of BEHS-8,
Mawlamyine, won first, second and third prizes and
Maung Pyi Sone Win of BEHS-2, Pathein, Ma Soe Su Su
Swe of BEHS, Kawlin, Ma Zin Mar Hlaing of BEMS-4,
Yenangyoung, Ma Su Yi Naing of BEMS-1, Dawei, and
Maung Nay Lin Kyaw of BEHS-2, Bago, won consolation
prizes in basic education high school level essay
competition.
Maung Ye Ko Ko Aung of BEHS-1, Tamway, Maung Min Myat
Naing of BEHS-6, Mawlamyine, and Ma Kyi Su Han of
BEHS-2 Loikaw won first, second and third prizes and
Ma Mon Mon Aung of BEHS-24, Maha Aungmyay, Mandalay,
Ma Su Sandi Lin of BEMS-4, Yenangyoung, Ma Nan Yin Nwe
Win of BEMS-3, Kawkareik, Ma Hsaung Hnin Wai of
BEHS-4, Sittway, and Ma Ei Thiri Win of BEHS-1 Bago,
won consolation prizes in basic education high school
level poem competition.
Ma Shwe Shwe Myint of BEMS-3, Myitkyina, Maung Phyo
Paing Thaw of BEMS-1, South Okkalapa, and Ma Phyo
Thinza Khin of BEMS-1, Pathein, won first, second and
third prizes and Maung Naing Oak Kyaw of BEMS-4,
Mawlamyine, Maung Ye Htet Aung of BEMS-2, Myeik, Ma
Wint Shi Shi of BEHS-2, Minbu, Maung Pyi Maung Latt of
BEHS-1, Nyaunglebin, and Ma Khin Chit Win of BEHS-26,
Chanmyathazi, Mandalay, won consolation prizes in
basic education middle school level essay competition.
Ma Nu Nu Maing of BEHS-3, Myitkyina, Ma Hnin Yu Htay
of BEMS-6, Pathein, and Ma Hayni Tin Kyaing of BEMS-3,
Lepaw, Yenangyoung, won first, second and third prizes
and Maung Thura Soe of BEHS, Nattalin, Maung Sai Kyaw
Zin Shine of BEHS-1, Kengtung, Ma Nu Htet Htet Lwin of
BEHS-4, Sittway, Ma Zin Min Thu of BEMS-3, Ahlon, and
Maung Banya Thiha Naing of BEHS, Palaw, won
consolation prizes in basic education middle school
level poem competition.
Those who won first, second and third in the
competitions are to be presented prizes at the 55th
Anniversary Independence Day dinner. University,
college and institute level prize winners are to
report to Staff Affairs Section of the Higher
Education Department (Lower Myanmar) on Thaton Road,
Kamayut, and basic education level prize winners are
to BEHS-1, Sangyoung, Yangon, by person before 1
Jaunary 2003 without fail.
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15. Commander attends conclusion of Youth Camp
(5/2002)
Yangon, 24 Dec - The concluding ceremony of Youth Camp
(5/2002) arranged by MMCWA and organized by Yangon
Division MCWA Supervisory Committee was held at
Pyidaung-su Hall in Kyaikkasan grounds this morning,
attended by Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and
Development Council Commander of Yangon Command
Maj-Gen Myint Swe.
Patron of Yangon Division MCWA Supervisiory Committee
Daw Khin Thet Htay explained the purpose of opening
the camp and presented completion certificates to the
youth camp members. Afterwards, the ceremony concluded
with the song "Towards the Embrace of the Future"
composed and sung by members of the youth camps
themselves.
Next, the commander, the chairperson and executives of
MMCWA and Patron Daw Khin Thet Htay and members of the
panel cordially greeted members of the youth camp.
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16. USDA CEC member attends prize-presenting ceremony
Yangon, 24 Dec - Central Executive Committee member
Brig-Gen Thein Aung of the Union Solidarity and
Development Association made an address at the
ceremony to present prizes to outstanding students
held at Aungzeya Hall in Myanaung Township on 21
December.
Afterwards, Hinthada District Peace and Development
Council Chairman Lt-Col Maung Pyone and Myanaung
Township Association (Yangon) Chairman U Aye Ko Ko
explained the purposes of holding the ceremony. USDA
CEC member Brig-Gen Thein Aung presented prizes to
four distinction winner Ma Thin Ei San of Zalokma
Village Affiliated BEHS who won the first prize in the
whole Myanmar in 2001-2002 in arts combination and
other outstanding students. Ma Thin Ei San spoke words
of thanks.
On 22 December, the CEC member attended the opening
ceremony of rural auto-telephone exchange in
Thabyaygon Village in Myanaung Township and formally
unveiled the billboard of the station. He then made a
speech and presented cash for Sangha Ward of the
Station hospital under construction and sports
equipment for village BEHS. CEC member Brig-Gen Thein
Aung then visited Zalokgyi Village BEHS and attended
to the needs. After presenting stationery for the
school, he met Myanaung Township USDA secretaries and
executives at the hall of Myanaung Township USDA
Office and made a speech.
On 23 December 2002, CEC member Brig-Gen Thein Aung
made a speech at the ceremony to present USDA
membership applications held at Mezin Village BEHS in
the township. After accepting the applications, he
presented cash for the village schools. CEC member
Brig-Gen Thein Aung inspected the construction site
for the bridge linking the villages and attended to
the needs.
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17. Traditional Medicine and Medical Equipment
Exhibition continues
Yangon, 24 Dec - The Third Myanmar Traditional
Medicine and Medical Equipment Exhibition continued
for the ninth day drawing a huge number of visitors at
the Tatmadaw Convention Hall here from 9 am to 8 pm
today. It will be kept open till 26 December.
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18. Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe attends conclusion
of Youth Camp
Yangon, 24 Dec - Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare
Association Vice-Chairperson Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe, on
22 December inspected projects of MMCWA in Rakhine
State.
Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe and party met with volunteers,
and staff of the reproductive health projects jointly
conducted by MMCWA and UNHCR at the project offices in
Buthidaung and Maungdaw and attended to their needs.
They also inspected tailoring course opened by MCWA of
the border gate. On 23 December, Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe
went to Kyikanbyin Village in Maungtaw Township and
met with the local people. Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe and Dr
Kyi Soe accepted K 12,710,000 donated by 31
wellwishers in Yathedaung and Maungtaw at the cash
donation ceremony held at Maungtaw Township Hall and
presented certificates of honour. Then, Dr Daw Khin
Win Shwe and Dr Kyi Soe presented medicines donated by
MMCWA and NHC to Buthidaung, Maungdaw and Yathedaung.
Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe also attended the conclusion of
Youth Education Training Camp (1/2002) of Rakhine
State MCWA and the ceremony to donate cash to MMCWA
this morning. At the cash donation ceremony, Dr Daw
Khin Win Shwe accepted K 6.9 million donated by 14
wellwishers in Sittway and cordially greeted the
youths.
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19. Merry Christmas - 2002
" For God so loved the world that he gave His only
begotten Son,..."
(Jn. 3:16)
Christmastime is here again, and the usual greeting
everywhere that readily comes to our lips or sent
through cards, gifts and well wishes to dear and
beloved ones is "Merry Christmas". What's so happy
about Christmas ? What specifically causes people to
rejoice with the spirit so high that makes them sing
out in choruses? What made the Angels sing so sweetly
God's glory that first Christmas night?
Christmas is the Birthday celebration of Jesus the
Savior. Christmas is also the joint birthday
celebration of every Christian-born again not of flesh
and blood but of Spirit and Truth. The first Christmas
a little more than 2000 years ago re-established full
communication line between God and mankind.
God is Love
Being LOVE, God by His very nature, always tends to
communicate himself, to enter into close relationship
with human beings. And He does it in his most special
and beloved ways. Even before creation, this
willingness was clearly manifested in his divine plan
to make man the source and aim of all created living
and non-living things. After creation God lavished
upon him full authority and control over them, and
above all He bestowed on him freedom freedom to choose
and do what is good and to avoid doing anything bad.
This shows us how much we mean to Him and how precious
we are in His eyes.
But man failed, and the vital communication between
God and man was almost completely cut off. The
downfall turned man not only into the enemy of God,
but hostile to his fellowman also thus to ruin his own
good. But God in his inexhoustible fatherly love,
mercy and forgiveness opens to man another chance. A
Promise was made of a Divine Savior who would himself
assume humanity to rescue man from the bondage of sin,
darkness and death. This is how the "Messianic age"
dawned on human history. And at the fullness of time
God's promise came true by manifesting to the world
His saving presence in Jesus Christ, at whose Birth a
new '2nd creation' was wrought by the Father.
Love is born
For us, the story of Christmas is the story of love or
better, the Celebration of the birth of Love. Today,
God offers His love of salvation to all human beings
irrespective of caste, color or creed. And the only
requirement to attain salvation is to possess the
spirit of Jesus and the disposition of goodwill.
God poured and emptied his love at Christmas in the
Person of Jesus who passes it on to those with whom He
comes into contact. We who have received this love are
called to communicate it to others, to be channels of
divine love. For love to be real, complete and whole
it requires not only receiving but giving as well. And
wherever pure, selfless love is shared we experience
God. The Christian paradox is : 'the more we give, the
more we receive.'
Peace, Joy, Happiness: Fruits of Love
Jesus has come to win peace for us by a life of giving
love for hatred, turning hatred into love. Without
real and meaningful love, such things so precious for
man as peace, joy, happiness... will just be mere
shattered dreams. For peace, joy, happiness... are no
simple commodities that can be bought with money,
neither can they be demanded by authority, power nor
stolen from anywhere. It's much more than a sense of
pleasure it's but an inner reality.
Again, Christmas is the celebration of love. So, let
the remaining days of our life be Christmas everyday.
Let's welcome Jesus into our crushed and burdened
lives to heal the wounds of divisions, to narrow the
gaps of misunderstanding, to pave the ways for
forgiveness, reconciliation and fellowship.
* May our beloved country enjoy reconciliation, peace
& harmony.
* May our leaders and all the people of goodwill be
blessed with health
of body, peace of mind and contentment of heart.
"For God so loved the world that he gave his only
begotten Son,..."
(Jn. 3:16)
Merry Christmas to All!
Sotero Phamo
Bishop of Loikaw
Apostolic Administrator sede vacante et ad nutum
Sanctae Sedis of Yangon Archdiocese
December 25, 2002
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