Christ Our Life | Fr. Kenneth Baker, S.J. | A Homily for the Nativity of Our Lord, Dec. 25, 2007 |
From the November 2007 issue of
Homiletic & Pastoral Review
The Nativity of the Lord | Christmas Mass at Dawn—December 25 | "C" Readings: Isa. 62:11-12 | Tit. 3:4-7 | Luke 2:15-20
Title: God dwells among us: God's love takes flesh
Purpose: To explain the gifts of Christmas: (1) God's greatest gift to us, his Son;
(2) our gifts in return: faith, dedication to others, imitation of Christ's life.
The Christmas season is a unique time of the year. There is
no other celebration during the year that is quite like it. It is a happy time
that centers on God, love, friendliness, family and friends. Just think of all
the preparation and expectation connected with Christmas. There is the writing
and receiving of cards, decorations in homes and stores, the colored lights and
the fresh, green trees. There is much travel of going home for Christmas to be
with one's family and friends.
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