The Open Heart Of The Infant Jesus
By FR. ROBERT ALTIER Solemnity Of The Nativity Of Our Lord (YR A) (Midnight) Readings: Isaiah 9:1-6Titus 2:11-14Luke 2:1-14 In the Gospel reading today, we hear the angel announce to the shepherds “good news of great joy” for all people. In a hidden way, in the middle of the night, our Lord chose to be born for us. The work God had undertaken to prepare the world for its redemption after Adam and Eve had sinned had now reached its fulfillment. Certainly, there were still 33 more years before the complete fulfillment of our salvation would be achieved in the death and Resurrection of our Lord, but none of that could happen unless He had assumed our human nature.By choosing…Continue Reading