A Season of Joy, Reflection, and Divine Encounter
As Christians across the world celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, Rev. Fr. Stevenson Olowolagba has delivered a heartfelt 2025 Christmas message centred on love, peace, reconciliation, and renewed hope for humanity.
In his message, shared with the faithful and obtained by Akahi News, the Catholic priest reflected on the deep spiritual meaning of Christmas, describing it as a season when humanity encounters the unmatched love of God made visible through the incarnation of Jesus Christ.
“Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas!! Merry Christmas!!!” he joyfully declared, setting the tone for a celebration rooted not merely in festivity, but in divine purpose and spiritual renewal.
“The Word Became Flesh”: The Heart of Christmas
According to Rev. Fr. Olowolagba, Christmas marks the moment when God fulfilled humanity’s deepest longing — to see Him face to face. Drawing from John 1:14, “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us,” he emphasised that Christmas represents God’s ultimate act of love by choosing to dwell among humanity.
Akahi News gathered that the cleric described this divine encounter as the foundation of Christian joy, noting that the incarnation bridges the gap between heaven and earth, bringing God closer to humanity in a way never experienced before.
“This season reminds us that God did not remain distant. He entered our human reality, shared our pain, and walked our path,” he noted.
A Season of Peace and Shared Humanity
Rev. Fr. Olowolagba further described Christmas as a unique period when the hearts of men and women are naturally drawn toward peace, unity, and goodwill.
“Is there any festivity in the world that unites human souls and merriment like Christmas?” he asked, stressing that Christmas transcends culture, race, and geography.
According to Akahi News, he observed that even amid global conflicts, economic hardship, and social divisions, Christmas remains a powerful reminder that peace is possible when hearts are open to love and forgiveness.
Self-Giving Love and the Renewal of the World
A major theme of the 2025 Christmas message was self-giving love — a call for humanity to mirror Christ’s selflessness in everyday relationships.
Rev. Fr. Olowolagba explained that God’s intention for humanity is rooted in loving relationships built on sacrifice, care, and unity with the Holy Spirit. Through this, he said, the world can experience true renewal.
“The mind of God is for each one of us to live in self-giving love, through selfless caring relationships, in union with the Holy Spirit, to renew the face of the earth,” he stated.
Akahi News notes that this message resonates strongly in a time when selfishness, division, and indifference increasingly challenge social harmony.
A Message of Hope for a Wounded World
Addressing the realities of a world bruised by conflict, hardship, and uncertainty, Rev. Fr. Olowolagba described Christmas as a moment of healing and reconciliation.
He described the birth of Christ as “a new hope” — one capable of restoring broken relationships, healing wounded hearts, and inspiring genuine love among people.
According to Akahi News, the priest urged believers to become instruments of this hope by extending compassion, forgiveness, and kindness beyond the festive season.
Christmas Beyond Celebration
Beyond lights, carols, and celebrations, the message stressed that Christmas is a call to transformation — both personal and communal.
Rev. Fr. Olowolagba encouraged Christians to allow the message of Christ’s birth to shape their actions long after the celebrations end, reminding them that true worship is reflected in how one treats others.
As Akahi News observed, the message reinforces the idea that Christmas is not merely an event to mark on the calendar but a lifestyle rooted in love, humility, and service.
A Final Christmas Blessing
Concluding his message, Rev. Fr. Stevenson Olowolagba extended warm Christmas wishes to all, praying that the joy of Christ’s birth would renew hearts, restore hope, and usher in peace across families, communities, and nations.
“Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas!! Merry Christmas!!!” he proclaimed once again, capturing the joy and spiritual depth of the season.
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