An extract from the writings of
Benedict XVI.
‘At the heart of this mystery is the
paradox that the glorious God decided to manifest Himself in the helplessness
of a child who is overlooked by adult society and comes to the world in a
stable.
The powerlessness of a child has become the proper
expression of God’s all subduing power, for the only force He employs is the
silent force of truth and love. It was
in the defenceless weakness of a child that God wanted us to have our first
encounter with saving mercy. How
comforting it is to see the peaceful tranquillity of God and thus to experience
the security emanating from a power that in the end will be stronger than any
other force and will outlast the loud triumphal cries of the world’.
Our mother, Mary, in her generous and humble response
to God’s invitation to participate in this
mystery of the Incarnation teaches us ‘that only with Christ has
authentic joy made its appearance and the only thing of ultimate importance in
our lives is to learn to see and know Christ, the God of grace, the light and
joy of the world’.
In Him do our hearts find joy
We trust in His Holy Name – God is
with us.
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