In a heartfelt Christmas message, Reginald Winston of the Dominica Red Cross Society has framed humanitarian service as the ultimate expression of faith, drawing direct inspiration from the biblical narrative of divine sacrifice. The organization’s holiday communique transforms seasonal goodwill into a call for sustained action, emphasizing that the core message of Christmas—selfless giving—should extend throughout the entire year.
The Society’s philosophy centers on operationalizing religious principles through concrete community service. Winston’s statement articulates a vision where volunteering time, resources, and talents becomes a living embodiment of spiritual values. This approach reframes humanitarian work as active worship, suggesting that serving vulnerable communities represents a higher form of religious practice than ritual observance alone.
As the New Year approaches, the Red Cross specifically invites broader community participation not just during emergencies but during periods of stability and growth. The message emphasizes that the most meaningful gift one can offer mirrors the love demonstrated centuries ago through biblical sacrifice—a love made tangible through ongoing service to humanity.
The organization recognizes its volunteers’ dedication to protecting and caring for communities across the island nation, presenting this work as both a civic duty and spiritual practice. Winston extended holiday wishes to all volunteers, staff, board members, partners, and those served by the organization’s programs, creating an inclusive vision of shared purpose that transcends the Christmas season.