Merry Christmas! Gospel according to Luke 2:10-11 “…Do not be afraid.  I bring you good news  that will cause great joy  for all the people!  Today in the town of David  a Savior has been born to you;  he is the Messiah, the Lord.”
Merry Christmas!
Gospel according to Luke 2:10-11
“…Do not be afraid.
I bring you good news
that will cause great joy
for all the people!
Today in the town of David
a Savior has been born to you;
he is the Messiah, the Lord.”

 

Wishing you all joy, blessings and merriness on Christmas Day and a wonderful 2015, filled with love, peace and compassion. Ina Vukic, Prof. (Zgb); B.A., M.A.Ps. (Syd)

Advent joy in Zagreb Croatia, 2014 The power of good will can change the world for the better! Photo: Marko Drpic/Pixsell
Advent joy in Zagreb Croatia, 2014
The power of good will
can change the world for the better!
Photo: Marko Drpic/Pixsell

 

Enjoy this Croatian Christmas hymn performed by Vice Vukov in 1996, the year after much of the Croatian territory was liberated from occupation:

Rejoice the nations,

Jesus is born at a blessed moment,

All nations hear, hear,

and to Bethlehem approach,

approach!

All nations hear, hear,

and to Bethlehem approach,

approach!

See God’s sacrament in the ragged stable,

and who suffers prickling of that hard straw,

that sacrament hear, hear

and to manger approach!

aproach!
Maria with Joseph rejoice watching,

the Angel flying above sings “Gloria”

and you the whole World,

greet the Saviour!

greet!

 

 

 

55 responses to “Joy For Christmas”

  1. cindy knoke Avatar

    Merry Christmas & A Happy & Healthy New Year to you and your family my friend!

    1. inavukic Avatar

      Cindy, thank you, and much love and good wishes from me to you and your family and friends. God bless as we celebrate the birth of Jesus!

  2. John P. Segvich Avatar
    John P. Segvich

    Ina,

    A Blessed Christmas to you. I appreciate all that you do.

    Sretan Božič!

    Peace,

    John Segvich

    1. inavukic Avatar

      Thank you John! Merry Christmas – Sretan Božić to you and all who surround you with love!

  3. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar

    Wishing you a joyful Christmas and a spiritually prosperous new year, Ina.

    Thanks again for the ongoing support. Thankful for you.

    Diana

    1. inavukic Avatar

      Thank you, Diana. And to you and your family and friends a very merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year

  4. Gallivanta Avatar

    Happy Christmas to you, too.

    1. inavukic Avatar

      Thank you Gallivanta – wishing you and your circle of love the very best for Christmas and New Year

  5. Eric Tonningsen Avatar

    Peace and joy returned, Ina. Merry Christmas!

    1. inavukic Avatar

      Thank you, Eric – a blessed Christmas and a wonderful New Year to you and your loved ones.

  6. kanzensakura Avatar

    Peace, joy and health to you and your family at Christmas and the new year.

    1. inavukic Avatar

      Thank you, kanzensakura – the best of wishes to you to and your circle of love

  7. rabirius Avatar

    Merry Chistmas to you as well.

    1. inavukic Avatar

      Cheers, rabirius – Merry Christmas and w wonderful New Year

  8. jasna guy Avatar

    Thank you for the vigil you keep on behalf of truth and justice. Merry Christmas, Sretan Božić and may 2015 bring with it a better world for all!

    1. inavukic Avatar

      Could wish anything better for 2015! Thank you Jasna and have a wonderful Christmas and an even more wonderful New Yrear.

  9. yeseventhistoowillpass Avatar

    Have a wonderful New Year and a Nice Christmas…

    1. inavukic Avatar

      Thank you, Juan – all the best and more to you for Christmas and far beyond

  10. Mélanie Avatar

    thanx for dropping by my playground, my very best and merry end of this year! an excellent 2015, Ina! 🙂

    1. inavukic Avatar

      Thank you Melanie – cheers

  11. Lisa Avatar

    Merry Christmas <3

    1. inavukic Avatar

      Thank you Lisa

  12. Christy Birmingham Avatar

    Hello Ina, Thank you for the beautiful post and kind wishes! That Croatian Christmas hymn is lovely too! Merry Christmas and all the best for the New Year! xx

    1. inavukic Avatar

      Thank you Christy, that one is one of my favourites. God bless

  13. YellowCable Avatar

    Merry Christmas!

    1. inavukic Avatar

      To you too, YellowCable – many good wishes and blessings

  14. Graham Stephen Avatar

    Season’s Greetings to you too & all the best for 2015!

    1. inavukic Avatar

      Thank you Graham Stephen – merry Christmas and lots of great moments in New Year

  15. Kev Avatar

    Beautiful post… Merry Christmas, Ina. 🙂

    1. inavukic Avatar

      Merry Christmas, Kev, to you and your circle of love and may the New Year be all so wonderful to all

      1. Kev Avatar

        And may you be surrounded by love throughout the coming year. 🙂

  16. K'lee L. Avatar

    Thank you so much for all of your support this year, Ina!

    May you have the very best Christmas and an excellent, joyous New Year!

    K’lee

    1. inavukic Avatar

      Cheers, K’Lee

  17. Sunman Avatar
    Sunman

    Stretan Bozic i Nova Godina. All he best in the New Year. God Bless.

    1. inavukic Avatar

      Thank you Sunman! Wishing you the best for New Year too and hope your Christmas Day was good and merry.

  18. paolanaldi53 Avatar

    Tantissimi auguri di un anno nuovo sereno e pieno di avvenimenti felici. Un abbraccio, Paola

    1. inavukic Avatar

      Thank you, Paola – Happy and wonderful New Year to you

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  20. Kat Avatar
    Kat

    I am late, but I hope you had a wonderful Christmas, Ina. Thank you for all your work through the year, thank you for reminding us not to give up on Croatia, to do what we can in our own little way. Wishing you a happy and blessed New Year.

    1. inavukic Avatar

      All good, Kat – thank you. Wishing you and your circle of love a wonderful New Year

  21. osarobohenry Avatar

    Merry Christmas and a joyous 2015 in the name of Jesus Christ.

    1. inavukic Avatar

      Thank you osarobohenry – to you also and all your circle of love and support

      1. osarobohenry Avatar

        😆 <3

      2. inavukic Avatar

        🙂

  22. timelesslady Avatar

    What a lovely Christmas Hymn, and oh my…what a gorgeous picture of Advent Joy.

    1. inavukic Avatar

      Thank you, timelesslady and cheers!

  23. Zarko Avatar
    Zarko

    Merry Christmas from an Orthodox Christian in America. May God grant you and all your loved ones a blessed and happy holiday, year, and life 🙂
    Merry Christmas, Ina, and Merry Christmas to all peoples of the world.
    Hristos se rodi!
    -Zarko

    1. inavukic Avatar

      Thank you Zarko, Merry Christmas to you too and your family and friends

      1. Zarko Avatar
        Zarko

        Thank you. Gods blessings to you and yours 🙂

  24. Graham Stephen Avatar

    Wishing you all the best for 2015!

    1. inavukic Avatar

      Thank you, Graham – have a wonderful 2015

  25. Aquileana Avatar

    Sending you all my best wishes ffor 2015!. Aquileana 😀

    1. inavukic Avatar

      Thank you Aquileana – To you too and many many best regards

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I’m Ina

I was born in Croatia and live Australia. I have been described as a prominent figure known for my contribution to the Croatian and wider societies, particularly in the context of Croatia’s transition from communism to democracy, as well as for my many years of work as a clinical psychologist and Chief Executive Officer of government-funded services for people with disabilities, including mental health services, in Australia. In 1995, the President of the Republic of Croatia awarded me two Medals of Honor, the Homeland War Memorial Medal and the Order of the Croatian Trefoil for her special merits and her contribution to the founding of the Republic of Croatia.  I have been a successful blogger since 2011 and write extensively in the English-language on issues related to Croatian current affairs and democracy, as well as the challenges Croatia faced and still faces in its transition from communism. My goal is to raise awareness of these connections and issues worldwide.

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