In the Media: What Christmas means to adults with disabilities

‘It’s time for giving’: What Christmas means to adults with and without disabilities in a L’Arche community

By Kelly DeRoy & John O’Connor | America The Jesuit Review

Published December 22 2022

Kelly DeRoy, a core member, and John O’Connor, a former assistant, share their reflections about Christmas time in our community.

Christmas for me at L’Arche is about giving and caroling and giving presents. I sang on Zoom and in the neighborhood. I sing carols every day at dinner with my friend Fritz. My favorite song is “Good King Wenceslas” by Bing Crosby.

Christmas, for me, is about giving. It’s time for giving. Jesus is kind to us. God is with us. Peace is good.

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