He ordered the massacre of all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity

December 28, 2017 6:00 am

“When Herod realized that he had been deceived by the magi, he became furious. He ordered the massacre of all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity two years old and under, in accordance with the time he had ascertained from the magi.” (MT 2: 16) 

On one side we see no respect for human life, cruelty and obsession with power and on the other side God, Who became human, gentle and merciful and Who died for us and for our salvation. These are the contrasts of Christmas: God, Who is human, the Child Who is Almighty, the Mother who is a virgin and “all the boys” who became martyrs. This is the time when unconditional love appeared herself and showed us that she is stronger than death.

“We praise you, O God, we acclaim you as Lord; the white robed army of martyrs praise you.” (Gospel Acclamation) 

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