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We were talking before the program about the meaning of Christmas, and we were all giving some reflections, the group that was gathered together, about what Christmas means. And as we were talking, we started thinking about how in the Quan Yin family, every day is Christmas, because we have so many people who are giving of themselves in relief work and doing charity work in their own communities. But then on further reflection, I was thinking how the original purpose of the celebration was to celebrate the birth of a Master who brought Light to the world while He was here, and what a special privilege we have to share the celebration with the enlightened Master of our time. We have some special plans set for you this evening. No, we’re testing Supreme Master Ching Hai trivia tonight... So, whoever answers the question correctly, will get [red envelopes]. OK. What was the first US city that Master gave Her lecture in? Yes. This brother right here. Yes, San Jose.And so now we’re going to introduce the second act. These Boston babies have come straight down from heaven, and they’re going to rock the house. The next act will be the USA singing group will sing an Aulacese (Vietnamese) song written to praise Lord Jesus on His birthday. This is one of the few popular Aulacese (Vietnamese) Christmas songs dedicated to the holiday season, in which the greatness of Lord Jesus is depicted. On a cold, wintry night, Christ was born in a stone cave, the donkeys’ manger. In the cave of Bethlehem, brilliant light radiated forth And in the air, angels were singing Music was played with songs resonating from afar Here the Holy Christ came to Earth for us Let’s quicken to Bethlehem, where Jesus Christ was humbly born. In the middle of the night, celebrating the birth The One who brings blessings to suffering beings In the cave of Bethlehem, angels are singing The Lord is glorified, and humans are at peace On a cold, wintry night, Christ was born in a stone cave, the donkeys’ manger.
