http://www.frlouis.com/ Catholic Homilies and Sermons for the liturgical year by Rev. Fr. Dr. John Kobina Louis of the Archdiocese of Accra, Ghana. SUBSCRIBE NOW: http://bit.ly/FrJohnLouis THEME: THE SAVIOUR’S BIRTH READINGS: Isaiah 52:7-10/ Hebrews 1:1-6/ John 1:1-18 Christmas Day Whereas the fortunate shepherds of Bethlehem got to know of the birth of our Saviour Jesus Christ through the announcement by an angel, the chosen wise men were aided by a star. Despite the apparent difference in the channels of their knowledge, the shepherds and wise men had something in common – namely, it was by God’s favour or grace that they got to know of our Saviour’s birth. Beloved, we did not hear an angel announce to us the Saviour’s birth nor were we led by a visible star to see Him, but we also have the grace of God – that which was common to both the shepherds and wise men. Thus, St. Paul writes: ‘Beloved, the grace of God has appeared for the salvation of all’ (Titus 2:11; second reading of Christmas Night Mass). Beloved, if our knowledge of the birth of Christ is by God’s grace (favour) and not by our own merits or efforts, then we should live soberly. This is affirmed, once again, by St. Paul: the grace of God trains ‘us to renounce irreligion and worldly passions, and to live sober, upright, and godly lives in this world’ (Titus 2:11-12). Though this admonition of St. Paul applies to our whole Christian way of life, it is very crucial for the celebration of Christmas, the birth of Christ. The way many celebrate Christmas in our time is anything but soberness and godliness. In fact, for many people, Christmas season is when they get drunk and display all kinds of ungodliness. Furthermore, the aggressive nature of modern commercialization seems to further relegate the spiritual value of Christmas to the background. For instance, some Christmas cards say nothing about Christ’s birth or even mention ‘Christmas’; they simply say, ‘Season’s greetings’. Where is Christ, the reason for the season in this case? ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0O0CgSCr-Y

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