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| Emmanuel, God with us. |
| Matthew 1:23 |
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The Word himself will soon come
to make his dwelling-place among us, to redeem us.
We shall be forever with our God, and he with us.
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Bl. Ildephonso Schuster, 20th century
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| He who is to come will not delay... |
| cf. Hebrews 10:37 |
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It was out of love
that the Son of God came down from heaven.
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St. Peter Damian, 11th century
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| He will not break a bruised reed... |
| Matthew 12:20 |
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Christ's first coming was to fulfill his plan of love,
to teach by gentle persuasion.
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St. Cyril of Jerusalem, 4th century
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Here is your God,
he comes to save you. |
| Isaiah 35:4 |
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God became man
so that men might become children of God.
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St. Athanasius, 3rd century
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A virgin shall conceive and bear a son;
his name shall be called Emmanuel. |
| Matthew 1:23 |
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How marvelous a condescension of God
to come down from heaven in quest of man.
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St. Bernard of Clairvaux, 12th century
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The Word became flesh
and dwelt among us. |
| John 1:14 |
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God took flesh among us that we might see him.
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St. Peter Chrysologus, 5th century
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He will dwell with them,
and they shall be his people. |
| Revelation 21:3 |
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Christ was conceived by the Holy Spirit
and born of the Virgin Mary
in order that He might also be born and grow
in the hearts of the faithful.
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St. Augustine, 5th century
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They fell down
and worshiped him. |
| Matthew 2:11 |
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Let us go with the Magi to Bethlehem
so that, falling down and adoring our Lord and God
we may begin to learn the lessons of love.
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Servant of God, Catherine Doherty, 20th century
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