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"Today is Christmas Eve. This is the feast that I like to celebrate
best. It reminds me of my childhood but also of history. Whether
Christ was born or not exactly on this day, I don't know; but
chronological accuracy has nothing to do with tonight's event. A
grand genius had been born who preached truth and love; who suffered
because of his mission, but on account of his sufferings, the world
has become better, if not saved. Only it gives me nausea to see how
some persons abuse his name to commit numerous crimes. If he is in
heaven, he will certainly protest! Consequently, Merry Christmas!
Let us celebrate the anniversary of the birth of a Divine Man!"
-- Dr. José Rizal to Ferdinand Blumentritt on Christmas Day, 1888
from London, England

I WOULD LIKE TO WISH EACH AND ALL
A BLESSED CHRISTMAS SEASON.

From Dr. and Mrs. Robert L. (Angelina C.) Yoder from our home in
North Carolina to the Philippines and all parts of the world where
the life of Dr. Rizal and his writings are an inspiration.

NOTE: Dr. Yoder is the Owner of the Yahoo! Discussion Group, RP-Rizal
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RP-Rizal
and the Webmaster of the Site, "Rizal's Life and Writings"
http://JoseRizal.info