It is countdown. We are all probably very busy with the last minute preparations for Christmas. We have made our list and checking it twice to make sure we haven't forgotten someone or something. Wait a minute. Have we forgotten someone? It is Jesus' birth that we are celebrating. What are we doing for Jesus on his birthday, besides going to Mass? How conscious will we be of him during the day? How much time will we give him? What gift  have we prepared for him? As the slogan goes: Jesus is the reason for the season. Let's not forget about him and make it special for him.  Besides being Martha, try to be Mary also.