25th December, Friday (Nativity of Jesus) I. Is 9: 2-4, 6-7
II. Titus 2: 11-14
III. Lk 2: 1-14
Theme: Joy to the world the Lord has come
Today the Church celebrates the Birth of Jesus Christ, the first day in the Octave of Christmas. Throughout Advent the Church longed ardently for the coming of our Savior. Today she celebrates His birth with unrestrained joy. "The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us." The Son of God became man to give us a share in that divine life which is eternally His in the Blessed Trinity.
The Christmas feast is a festival full of joy. The Eternal Word has become Man and dwells among us. The longings of the patriarchs and prophets are fulfilled. Jesus comes to show us that there is room for everyone who desires a heavenly place. This holy and divine child, who takes on all our loneliness, sin, and death, arrives to save us and give us lasting hope. Jesus does not come to redeem only a few. He comes for all, communicating God’s lasting desire to incorporate each of us in the final tally of those eternally happy in the many rooms of heaven. Let us try to celebrate Christmas with the innocence and humility of children always keeping in mind the wonderful birth of the Christ Child.
Joy to the world the Lord has come, let earth receive her King. O come, let us adore him!
Bro. Ruben SMM
II BTH