because of his mercy

“When the kindness and generous love of God our savior appeared, not because of any righteous deeds we had done but because of his mercy, He saved us through the bath of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he richly poured out on us through Jesus Christ our savior, so that we might be justified by his grace and become heirs in hope of eternal life.” (TI 3: 4-7)

Christmas is the time when we start celebrating mercy: “when the kindness and generous love of God our savior appeared, not because of any righteous deeds we had done.” We are unconditionally loved, and God became man to save us. From now on Our Lord will perfectly understand us because He is a human also. 

“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” (Gospel Acclamation)