Nativity of Our Lord
25 December 2018
25 December 2018
| Second reading Hebrews 1:1-6 |
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Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom he also created the worlds. He is the reflection of God’s glory and the exact imprint of God’s very being, and he sustains all things by his powerful word. When he had made purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.
For to which of the angels did God ever say, “You are my Son; today I have begotten you”? Or again, “I will be his Father, and he will be my Son”? And again, when he brings the firstborn into the world, he says, “Let all God’s angels worship him.”
For to which of the angels did God ever say, “You are my Son; today I have begotten you”? Or again, “I will be his Father, and he will be my Son”? And again, when he brings the firstborn into the world, he says, “Let all God’s angels worship him.”
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.
There was a man sent from God, whose name was John . He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light. The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.
He was in the world, and the world came into being through him; yet the world did not know him. He came to what was his own, and his own people did not accept him. But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God, who were born, not of blood or of the will of the flesh or of the will of man, but of God. And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth.
(John testified to him and cried out, “This was he of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me ranks ahead of me because he was before me.'”)
From his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. The law indeed was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. No one has ever seen God. It is God the only Son, who is close to the Father’s heart, who has made him known
He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.
There was a man sent from God, whose name was John . He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light. The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.
He was in the world, and the world came into being through him; yet the world did not know him. He came to what was his own, and his own people did not accept him. But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God, who were born, not of blood or of the will of the flesh or of the will of man, but of God. And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth.
(John testified to him and cried out, “This was he of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me ranks ahead of me because he was before me.'”)
From his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. The law indeed was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. No one has ever seen God. It is God the only Son, who is close to the Father’s heart, who has made him known
By Fely Santiago
Prayer
And the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.
Have a Blessed and Merry Christmas everyone!
This is a time of rejoicing! This is the time of explosive and contagious joy!
I really love Christmas. What makes it joyous is the family. It’s the time for family celebration, gift-giving, family reunions, lots of picture taking . And family time is always the best time. It’s always a treasured moment. Nothing can really compare for time with the family. A lot of unforgettable memories are built. Everyone is happy. And we really ought to celebrate it because this day a King is Born to redeem us, to be with us, to love us. Jesus came to our family. Let us rejoice!
And our family is excited this Christmas because we are celebrating it with the whole family. My son and his family migrated to Australia last year and we missed them in last year’s Christmas celebration that’s why the family started planning that we spend it together in Australia this year. And we are grateful because by God’s grace we are now here in Australia spending Christmas and the coming New Year together. What a joy!
May God dwell in each and every family this Christmas amidst all their challenges in life. We know there are also many families who are suffering today. Christmas may have been the most painful season in their lives because of a loss of a loved one, or families who are separated for economic reasons. Either the father or mother is working abroad and won’t be able to spend Christmas with their families. There is pain of loneliness or sadness. May Jesus born this day, also dwell in their hearts to bring joy amidst their sorrows. May they find strength in the loving arms of Jesus who gave His all for love.
Wherever we are, in the table with our family or alone to celebrate Christmas let us meet our Savior, our Lord Jesus. He is the reason for this season. Let us reflect on what gifts we can offer to Him in return for the many blessings He has given us this year – our loved ones, our family, all the material blessings, our good health, our job, our business, our faith.
What gift can we give back to Jesus? Can we give back to Him our complete trust and surrender? Can we say Yes to Him that His will be done in our lives?
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