THE BIRTH OF LORD JESUS, THE SAVIOUR OF THE WORLD
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. Isaiah speaks about the messianic hope of a saviour who will rescue the people of the Lord God from their bondage. He prophesies that the Child to born will be a wonderful counselor, mighty God, everlasting Father and Prince of peace. This prophecy of Isaiah finds its fulfilment at the birth of Jesus, the Lord and Saviour of the world.
*Second reading is from St. Paul's letter to Titus. Paul reminds Titus and us that Christ has been revealed as God's living and loving grace and the salvation of the whole humankind. He encourages us to live sober and righteous lives because God in Christ has brought about salvation for us.
Silent night, Holy night ........A Saviour is born Today's Gospel reading is from St. Luke. It gives us a beautiful and touching description about the birth of our Lord Jesus on that holy night at Bethlehem of Judea. It is a story of beautiful Angels, shepherds taking care of their flock, Mother Mary and Child Jesus in the manger. The Christmas story unlike many other stories, is based on a historical event that took place more than 2000 years ago. It is the story about the birth of Jesus in space and time. God's unending love for humankind is deeply and personally expressed in the birth of Jesus the Son of God. His love is inviting all of us to the manger. The Shepherds joyfully respond to the invitation at the first Christmas night. The humble Shepherds are able to meet the Lord and receive His blessings. They pay theirs respects to the divine Child. The Child Jesus in the manger is inviting everyone of us. That night the Angels sang: "Glory to God in the highest! Peace to men of goodwill".
MERRY CHRISTMAS !
May the divine Child at Bethlehem Bless everyone.
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