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Assimilate: to absorb into the cultural tradition of a population or group.
The story of Hanukkah is more than a celebration of Lights. It is an affirmation for the children of God not to assimilate into the way of the world. The mystery is two fold: to be bearers of Light is our call, and to be separate from the way of the world is our challenge.
But Light has come into the World, and the Light in us is the power against cultural assimilation.
Be different. Be light. Be who He has called you to. Be a son or daughter of the Father of heavenly Lights.
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is–his good, pleasing and perfect will.” Romans 12:2
