'BIRTH OF CHRIST THE SAVIOUR'
First Reading: Isaiah 9:1-7
Second Reading: Titus 2:11-14
Gospel Reading: Luke 2: 1-14
* First reading is from the book of Prophet Isaiah. In this passage Isaiah speaks about Messianic hope of a Saviour who will rescue the people from their bondage. He prophecies that this Child will be a wonderful counselor, mighty God, everlasting Father and Prince of peace. This hope of the Prophet is fulfilled by the birth of Jesus the Lord and Saviour.
* Second reading is from St. Paul's letter to Titus. In this passage Paul reminds Titus and us, that Christ has been revealed as God's living and loving grace and salvation of human kind. He encourages us to live sober and righteous lives because God in Christ has brought about salvation.
'Silent Night, Holy Night.... Saviour is born'
Today's Gospel reading is from St. Luke. This passage gives us a beautiful and touching description of the night of the birth of our Saviour Lord Jesus. It is the story of beautiful Angels, shepherds taking care of their flock, Mother Mary with Child Jesus in the manger. The Christmas story unlike other stories is based on a historical event: that is the birth of Jesus in space and time. God's unending love for humankind is personally expressed in the birth of Jesus. His love is inviting all of us to the manger. The shepherds responded to the call at the first Christmas night.
When Jesus was born, the humble, simple shepherds were able to meet Him and receive His blessings. Child Jesus in the manger is inviting us too.
Merry
Christmas!
May the Divine Child Bless You
- Fr. Joy Joseph
First Reading: Isaiah 9:1-7
Second Reading: Titus 2:11-14
Gospel Reading: Luke 2: 1-14
* First reading is from the book of Prophet Isaiah. In this passage Isaiah speaks about Messianic hope of a Saviour who will rescue the people from their bondage. He prophecies that this Child will be a wonderful counselor, mighty God, everlasting Father and Prince of peace. This hope of the Prophet is fulfilled by the birth of Jesus the Lord and Saviour.
* Second reading is from St. Paul's letter to Titus. In this passage Paul reminds Titus and us, that Christ has been revealed as God's living and loving grace and salvation of human kind. He encourages us to live sober and righteous lives because God in Christ has brought about salvation.
'Silent Night, Holy Night.... Saviour is born'
Today's Gospel reading is from St. Luke. This passage gives us a beautiful and touching description of the night of the birth of our Saviour Lord Jesus. It is the story of beautiful Angels, shepherds taking care of their flock, Mother Mary with Child Jesus in the manger. The Christmas story unlike other stories is based on a historical event: that is the birth of Jesus in space and time. God's unending love for humankind is personally expressed in the birth of Jesus. His love is inviting all of us to the manger. The shepherds responded to the call at the first Christmas night.
When Jesus was born, the humble, simple shepherds were able to meet Him and receive His blessings. Child Jesus in the manger is inviting us too.
Merry
Christmas!
May the Divine Child Bless You
- Fr. Joy Joseph
