VATICAN CITY, DEC 20, 2002 (VIS) - Today the Pope received a group of girls and boys from Italian Catholic Action who came to greet him for Christmas.
Speaking about Christmas, John Paul II said that "the Child Jesus will reveal to us the infinite love of our Heavenly Father who never gets weary of looking for one of his children. From the manger of Bethlehem the beauty of the Kingdom of justice and peace will radiate in the world. Prepare your hearts to welcome Him! It is He who makes you happy."
"The slogan that guides you this year," he continued, "is: 'give a hand to everyone, everyone give a hand'. Hands are not used to collect material goods and to cling to them. On the contrary, it is necessary to learn to keep them open to accept the love of God: hands always ready to receive and to give one's love."
"Live like this," he concluded, "and suggest this way to your peers! In this way, you will offer a precious contribution to the renewal that Italian Catholic Action has undertaken."
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