December 25 - The Bethlehem of Eternal Joy

The Bethlehem of Eternal Joy

Divine and eternal Word who descended from the Father into the heart of the ever Virgin Mary, your love for humankind leads you to Bethlehem where you are born in a poor and humble stable. In truth, thousands of angels accompany you on this journey, and yet we, whom you came to save and lead to that Bethlehem of eternal joy, stubbornly turn away from you.

Forgive us, God and Lord of the universe and helps us to walk alongside Mary and Joseph, thus giving us the courage to fight against and triumph over every adversity.

How do you turn away from the advent of Christ into your life? What would it mean for you to turn toward Christ?