Two thousand years ago, when narrow pride and thick ignorance defiled mankind, Jesus came as an embodiment of Love and compassion and lived amongst men, holding forth the highest ideals of life. You must pay attention to the lessons He elaborated throughout His life. 'I am the Messenger of God,' He declared first. Yes. All of you too must accept that role of messenger and live as examples of Divine Love and Charity. Jesus knew that God wills all. So, even on the cross, when He suffered agony, He bore no ill-will towards anyone and He exhorted those with Him to treat all as instruments of God’s Will. "All are one; be alike to everyone" - practise this attitude in your daily lives. As you celebrate Christmas, bring to mind the words He uttered, the advice He offered, the warning He gave, and decide to direct your daily lives along the path He laid down. His words must be imprinted on your hearts and you must resolve to practise all that He taught.

- Divine Discourse, Dec 24, 1980.