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The Word became flesh
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| John 1:18 |
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We come in hushed reverence to find you as God
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and you welcome us as man.
We come unthinkingly to find you as man,
and are blinded by the light of your Godhead.
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St. Ephraem, 4th century
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The true light, which enlightens everyone,
was coming into the world. |
| John 1:9 |
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Christ was sent by the Father
to shine on us the glory of his face,
and so enable us to see what is eternal and heavenly.
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St. Ambrose, 4th century
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Christ emptied himself,
taking the form of a slave,
being born in human likeness. |
| Philippians 2:7 |
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Jesus tells us: I became little for your sake.
To be your God, I became your brother.
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Pope Francis, 21st century
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| The Word became flesh and dwelt among us. |
| John 1:14 |
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The grace of God has appeared bringing salvation for all.
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St. Proclus of Constantinople, 5th century
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The kindness and generous love
of our Savior appeared. |
| Titus 3:4 |
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God’s Son came in the flesh
so that mortal men could see and recognize God’s kindness.
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St. Bernard of Clairvaux, 12th century
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The star which they had seen in the East
went before them, till it came to rest
over the place where the Child was.
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| Matthew 2:9 |
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A star from the East
races to the greatest and unapproachable light.
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St. Gregory Nanzianzen, 4th century
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Mary gave birth to her firstborn son
and wrapped him in bands of cloth,
and laid him in a manger. |
| Luke 2:7 |
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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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| The Word became flesh and dwelt among us. |
| John 1:14 |
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It is by humility
that the Lord allows himself to be conquered.
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St. Hildegard of Bingen, 12th century
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