The Incarnation

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We are God’s children now…
1 John 3:2
 


May he make us children of God,
he who for our sakes wished to become a son of man.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

 
 
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When peaceful silence compassed everything
your all-powerful Word
from heaven's royal throne bounded.
Wisdom 18:14,15
 


The power that governs all dwelt in a small womb.
While dwelling there
he was holding the reins of the universe.

 
St. Ephrem, 4th century

 
 
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He is our peace.


Ephesians 2:14
 


The entire work of Christ’s coming consists of peace,
and for this he bowed the heavens
and came down to earth.

 
St. Gregory Palamas, 14th century

 
 
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Christ Jesus humbled himself.
Philippians 2:8
 


God who is infinite, all powerful, has become human,
the least of human beings.


 
Ven. Charles de Foucauld, 20th century

 
 
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I am the Alpha and the Omega.
the first and the last.
Revelation 22:13
 


Look for him who is outside time,
the eternal, the unseen, who became visible for us.

 
St. Ignatius of Antioch, 1st century

 
 
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The Word was made flesh
and dwelt among us.
John 1:14
 


The more Jesus lowered himself for me,
the more he is dear to me.

 
St. Bernard of Clairvaux, 12th century

 
 
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We have seen his star in the East,
and have come to worship him.
Matthew 2:2
 


Wise men are led to him from afar.
They come to adore one who lies in a manger
and yet reigns in heaven on earth.

 
St. Quodvultdeus, 5th century

 
 
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The true light,
which enlightens everyone,
was coming into the world.

John 1:9
 


From Bethlehem
comes the light that illumines the world.

 
St. Luigi Guanella, 20th century

 

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