19/12/2025
The Judiciary Branch of Government on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, has officially lighted its Christmas tree at the grounds of the Temple of Justice in Monrovia, whishing all employees a Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year.
Christmas commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, a moment symbolizing hope and new beginnings. Even for those who aren’t Christian, the season represents the idea that light can enter the world during its darkest moments.
Christmas brings people together. Families reunite, communities organize events, and people make time for one another. This emphasis on togetherness and connection is one of the holiday’s most cherished aspects.
At program marking the lighting of the Christmas Tree, the Chaplain of the Honorable Supreme Court of Liberia Rev. J. Joel Gould in a word of prayer and exaltation from the scripture of Isaiah Chapter 9:2 in the Bible says: “The people who walk in darkness have seen great light; those who live in land of deep darkness, on them, light has shine.”
Rev. Gould preaching under the theme ‘Darkness vs. Light’ said darkness and light appeared in the beginning but they both are never friends. They can’t be mixed or coexist in the same space at the same time. As the matter of fact, wherever there is darkness and when light appears, darkness disappear.
Rev. Gould preached that the Bible says in the beginning there was chaos during the time darkness was upon the face of the earth but the spirit of God came as the light of the world. Today as we light this beautifully dressed Christmas tree, I pray that God’s light will shine in our hearts so that we can do the works of God.
The Chief Justice of the Honorable Supreme Court of Liberia His Honor Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay, Sr. in a Christmas message said even though Liberia is not a Christian or Islamic nation but equally so, the country was established on the Christian doctrine.
Chief Justice Gbeisay said the ceremony of lighting a Christmas tree is part of Liberia’s long standing history and tradition. “As we gather to celebrate the spirit of Christmas under the tradition handed down by our forefathers, I extend my warmest wishes to all Liberians and friends of Liberia.”
The Chief Justice noted that this season reminds every one of the value of love, compassion and unity amongst others. He stated as Chief Justice, he is reminded of the profound legacy of Christmas – a symbol of peace, hope, unity and love.
His Honor the Chief Justice reading a scripture from John chapter 13:34 in the Bible said the Lord Jesus Christ left us with a power message which says: “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.”
He encouraged everybody as God’s children be it Muslims or Christians to embrace his message and strive for peace, love and unity in the nation. He hopes that 2026 will bring a Judiciary that’s discipline and corruption free – a Judiciary that will enjoy national and international credibility.
The Christmas tree lighting program was a colorful and joyous event that included preaching and singing. It was graced by the full bench of the Supreme Court of Liberia, Judges, lawyers, directors, employees of the Judiciary and other Liberians. http://judiciary.gov.lr/judiciary-branch-of-government-lights-christmas-tree/
