The Light of Christmas

"The Word became flesh". The light of this truth is revealed to those who receive it in faith, for it is a mystery of love. Only those who are open to love are enveloped in the light of Christmas. So it was on that night in Bethlehem, and so it is today. The Incarnation of the Son of God is an event which occurred within history, while at the same time transcending history. In the night of the world a new light was kindled, one which lets itself be seen by the simple eyes of faith, by the meek and humble hearts of those who await the Saviour. If the truth were a mere mathematical formula, in some sense it would impose itself by its own power. But if Truth is Love, it calls for faith, for the "yes" of our hearts. ~Pope Benedict XVI, "Urbi et Orbi," Christmas 2010

Ave Maria, Mother of Our Savior, teach us the truth of life that is love, so that with you we may say "YES!" to the fruit of your womb, your beloved child Jesus, who is forever the light of the world. Amen.