DAY 12 of THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS

DAY 12 – January 5 -- THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS

On the twelfth day of Christmas my TRUE LOVE (GOD) gave to ME … TWELVE DRUMMERS DRUMMING.

MEANING – The ‘TWELVE DRUMMERS DRUMMING’ refer to the 12 points of doctrine contained in the Apostles’ Creed. We learn this creed as a summary of what we believe about God. It begins by acknowledging God as the creator of the whole universe, including humanity; the second paragraph describes God’s life on earth as Jesus Christ; and the final paragraph assures us of God as the Holy Spirit being with us daily in life -- guiding, strengthening, encouraging, forgiving, etc. Although written in the 4th century, the Creed of the Apostles is still valuable as a brief outline of the essentials of Christianity.

SOMETHING TO DO TODAY – Slowly say the Apostles Creed… stopping after each paragraph and think about its meaning in your life.

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.

Amen (SO BE IT).



(January fifth is the last day of the 12 days of Christmas. Tomorrow is the season of Epiphany, when we concentrate on the LIGHT of the good news of God/Jesus shining into every part of our own lives as well as to all of God’s creation).

The song THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS was written in the 16th century to teach the basic tenets of the Christian Faith to children. It is Christianity 101 wrapped in a song. Feel free to forward this to a friend. You can watch the whole 12 days of Christmas grow on my blog. http://mossfromarollingstone.blogspot.com