All of human history finds its center in the singular event of the Incarnation. God prepared it from all eternity. It seems the Trinitarian decision was that Jesus be sent to show us the way to the Father, as well as how to live perfect virtue, whether Adam and Eve had sinned or not!
And what a humble way in which he comes to us! Let us be overwhelmed in gratitude this Christmas for the simplicity and poverty that our God chooses, our God who makes himself needy in our regard, enabling us to tap into our deeper, more loving instincts.
Can we succor the needs of this infant Child? Absolutely we can. This Christmas, let us look "down" instead of "up." Let us look for the particularly simple and loving ways in which we can serve God and serve those around us, inspired by God's supremely humble example.
Jesus is here...
-Fr. Anthony Wieck, SJ
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