The Christmas season is always a beautiful time in the Church. The 4:00 PM Christmas Eve mass I attended was full, which is always a great sight to see. The birth of Jesus is one of the most significant events in history and one of the most important parts of our faith. If we truly recognize the beauty and significance of Jesus’ birth, our celebrations will continue throughout the whole Christmas season and our worship will continue every week after.
Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ the King into the world. Most of us know this. But we know the story inside and out, so maybe this reality doesn’t impact us as profoundly as it should. The moment Jesus was born humbly into the world, He shows us how to live and how to love, His presence changing everything. And His presence continues to remain with us.
The same Jesus that was born in a manger, is fully present to us, body, blood, soul, and divinity, in the Eucharist. That is worth celebrating not only throughout Christmas, but forever after too. This reality should make our churches full every weekend, not just at Christmas Eve or Christmas Day masses.
Jesus is the ultimate model of humility; from His humble birth in a manger, to giving Himself to us in the humble appearances of bread and wine. Perfectly humble, He is the king of the universe. Is He the King and ruler of our lives? When we go to Mass and receive Him in the Eucharist, may we recognize that this truly is Christ the King! Have a blessed Christmas!
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