We have been united with Christ and have been lifted up above our broken human nature, become sharers in God’s divine nature.

We are called to carry that light into the dark places of the world in our prayer, words, and acts of charity

The mystery of the Incarnation continues to reveal itself in the hearts of believers and in the world.

In the story of the Holy Innocents, devoid of the holiday cheer that we associate with these holy days, the light of promise continues to shine.

This feast also invites us to reflect how the vocation of the Apostles—to tell the story of Jesus—witnesses to the great truth of Christmas.

Today’s feast calls to mind the reality of the Cross in the life of the Savior and in the lives of those who follow Christ.

Christmas means saying “Yes” to something beyond emotions and feelings. It is saying “Yes” to hope and the knowledge that salvation is God’s work.

We are being asked to trust that God has kept—and continues to keep—the promises made to our spiritual ancestors so many centuries ago.

While we look forward to celebrating the Incarnation at Christmas, we also spend these days looking toward the future, to the second Advent of Christ, when he will return in glory and the promises made to the prophets will be fulfilled.