The kindness and generous love of God our savior appeared

December 25, 2016 6:00 am

“Beloved: 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.” (TT 4: 3-7)

In one sentence St. Paul concluded everything that happened tonight when Our Lord became a man. And the main reason for what He did is His “kindness and generous love of God,” not “because of any righteous deeds we had done.” Only “because of His mercy, He saved us.” We are celebrating today His victory over our weaknesses and poverty. His victory came, not by His strength and power, but by His pure love, kindness and generosity.

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

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