The Nativity of the Lord Gospel: Luke 2:15-20; John 1:1-18 Witness of the Shepherd and John the Baptist
Today, following tradition, the Church will celebrate two Christmas Masses for Jesus, namely the Nativity of the Lord Mass at Dawn and the Nativity of the Lord Mass during the Day. Both Gospels share a common theme: testimony. St. Luke introduces us to the process of the shepherds who, upon hearing the angel’s announcement, went to Bethlehem and arrived at the manger where the infant Jesus was. Initially, they harboured doubts and even felt fear, but soon after, they began to attempt to go to Bethlehem to see the Messiah announced by the angel. Upon seeing the Messiah of God, they glorified and praised God continuously on their way back. St. John reveals to us the profound mystery of the Word of God and God’s creation, as well as the new creation that He began through John the Baptist. We can see the testimony of John the Baptist in his accounts. John the Baptist, who could have replaced Jesus, humbled himself and clearly pointed out to us that Jesus is the Messiah of God. As a disciple of John the Baptist, St. John, under the influence of John, decided to follow our Lord Jesus and become His disciple. From the accounts of these two sacred historians, we see a common theme: witness. In accordance with His providence, God chose the shepherds to proclaim to the world the incarnation of Jesus Christ. Moreover, in accordance with His holy will, He chose John the Baptist as the forerunner of Jesus Christ, preparing a suitable people for our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, God has likewise chosen us, inviting us to proclaim to the world the mystery of the Incarnation of the Savior, Jesus Christ. Let us emulate the shepherds and John the Baptist, living out the Word of God in our lives, and with a simple and generous attitude, proclaim to the world the joyful news of the Savior’s birth. I wish you all a joyous Christmas in the Lord Jesus!
叁:內心的態度 藉著以天主聖言祈禱滋養我們的生命 聆聽天主,好能更好生活。不要讓每一天因沒有領受天主聖言而白白流逝。願天主聖言啟發我們的行動,我們的姿態,並激勵我們做出決定。因為我們祈禱時,天主聖言就會滋養我們的靈魂,點燃我們的希望,派遣我們踏上使命之旅。(參看《聖心小道(The Way of the Heart)》第1步,根植於愛)
叁:内心的态度 藉着以天主圣言祈祷滋养我们的生命 聆听天主,好能更好生活。不要让每一天因没有领受天主圣言而白白流逝。愿天主圣言启发我们的行动,我们的姿态,并激励我们做出决定。因为我们祈祷时,天主圣言就会滋养我们的灵魂,点燃我们的希望,派遣我们踏上使命之旅。(参看《圣心小道(The Way of the Heart)》第1步,根植于爱)
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