Christmas begins: Bishop Oster calls up to meet Jesus!

Christmas begins: Bishop Oster calls up to meet Jesus!

On the fourth Sunday of Advent, December 23, 2024, many believers celebrated a special transmission of worship from Rinchnach, which again met with great response. According to the reports of Diocese of Passau Numerous spectators took part in the celebration, which took place under the direction of Bishop Stefan Oster SDB and the local pastor Konrad Kuhn. In his sermon, Bishop Easter spoke about what Christmas means for everyone personally and emphasized that it was about relating to God and finding peace in the heart. "May something of this birth, from this new, also take place in us," said the message of the bishop.

In addition, Bishop Oster in his sermon addressed the important element of the personal relationship with Jesus and asked the provocative question: "Do you know Jesus?". This question is not just a call to reflection, but should inspire people, to think more deeply about their beliefs and to deal with the message of Christ, as is shown on his website ( Stefan Oster ). In the midst of the festive preparations, the bishop invites the believers to concentrate on the essentials and these days of reflection, which should be filled with joys and peace, to find closer to God.

The live broadcasts on the Advent Sunday reflect a growing interest in church offers, while Bishop Oster's sermon stimulates to experience this holiday with new understanding and inner growth. At the celebration, filled with the spirit of Christmas, the deeper connection to God and the personal growth of the believers is strongly emphasized.