Commentary

Christmas Day Is Here! The time of miracles.

It is a time for celebrating God’s merciful intervention on behalf of men. No mortal could envision the powerful impact this tiny baby would have upon the future of mankind when a sojourning couple sought shelter in a Bethlehem barn.  Yet this vulnerable new life would grow to become the Captain of the Heavenly Host, the mightiest Hope of mankind.

Among the many mysteries of Christmas is the fact that Jesus was unplanned – at least by Mary and Joseph. Yet they accepted the invitation to participate in God’s plan for their lives, for mankind.  Even with the help of angels, these humble parents could never have imagined how much love their sacrifice would unleash upon all the peoples of the earth.

How magically appropriate that the true reason for the pro-Life movement should come in the form of a humble newborn wrapped in pieces of available cloth. In the Christmas Miracle, Jesus is not only the Son of God made flesh – he is a stand-in for every baby conceived.  He shows us that every baby is a miracle, rich with possibilities.

May the Lord richly bless your family with His presence as you celebrate the Miracle of Christ’s birth.