Christmas – The Word Comes to Be With Us
Fr. Hugh Gillespie, SMM
Christmas – The Word Comes to Be With Us
H as anyone ever experienced that no one does what you say? Linger with that image for a moment.
Because it is important in understanding the greatness of the mystery we celebrate today.
Two thousand years ago Caesar sat on his throne. He considered himself the ruler of the world. He styled himself not merely a man . . . but divine. At the same time, Herod in Jerusalem sat on a throne. He considered himself a king. He positioned himself as the heir to David. Both men understood something. The mighty get to say things to the people and they (the people) have to do these things.
Worldly things begin with orders of words. The words are backed up by military powers.
One of Several Nativity Scenes at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Island
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The Word Leaves His Glory to Come to Us as an Infant
On Christmas two thousand years ago, lay an infant in a manger. He has no earthly power . . . He has no earthly wealth. Yet, He too is a King. This infant is a curious King. He is not a king of words. He is the Word. Yet, He comes to us as an infant. Infant: it comes from the Latin root which means . . . incapable of speaking. Amazing. The Eternal Word comes to us as an infant. The Word made flesh is incapable of speaking these earthly words. Hear more within the Homily.
Throughout history, before the Nativity, God spoke through the prophets. God’s word was indirect. Now, the Eternal Word will come to eventually speak to us directly. But for now . . . during this Mystery, He is incapable of speaking. Hear more within the Homily.
Have you ever experienced times when you cannot find the right words? Times when you could not express yourself. If only we could find the right words!
Today, at Christmas, God only has One Word. This Word says everything we need to know. The Word is not a book. The Word is a person to be met. Hear about the greatness of The Word and what the day means for mankind. Christmas – The Word Comes to Be With Us. He comes to be with us all. The Lord leaves His Glory so that He can Come to Us!
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Christmas – The Word Comes to Be With Us
