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The Christ will not break a bruised reed
or quench a smoldering wick,
till he brings justice to victory. |
| cf 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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God so loved the world
that he gave his only Son. |
| John 3:16 |
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The Father sent his only Son
to free us from the tyranny of Satan,
to summon us to heaven.
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St. Charles Borromeo, 16th century
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God sent his only Son into the world
that we might live through him. |
| 1 John 4:9 |
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The loving providence of God determined
that in the last days he would aid the world,
set on its course to destruction.
He decreed that all nations should be saved in Christ.
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St. Leo the Great, 5th century
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The people who walked in darkness
have seen a great light.
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| Isaiah 9:2 |
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The grace of God overflowed at the birth of Christ,
so that each single soul might be enlightened
by his truth.
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St. John Chrysostom, 4th century
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| You will conceive and bear a Son. |
| The Archangel Gabriel; Luke 1:31 |
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Christ was conceived by the Holy Spirit
and born of the Virgin Mary,
in order that he might be born and grow also
in the hearts of the faithful.
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St. Augustine, 5th century
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| A Savior has been born for you. |
| Luke 2:11 |
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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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| Christ Jesus humbled himself. |
| Philippians 2:8 |
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God who is infinite, all powerful, has become human,
the least of human beings.
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Bl. Charles de Foucauld, 20th century
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| The kindness of God 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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