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When the fulness of the time came,
God sent forth His Son, born of a women. |
Galatians 4:4 |
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You would have suffered everlasting unhappiness
if it had not been for this mercy.
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St. Augustine, 5th century
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This is the Lord
for whom we have waited. |
Isaiah 25:9 |
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God himself came to find and to ransom his servant;
not with gold and silver, but with his precious blood.
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St. Tychon, 18th century
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The darkness is passing away
and the true light is already shining. |
1 John 2:8 |
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The approaching feast of the nativity of Our Lord
illumines the whole world.
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St. Peter Damien, 11th century
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His name shall be called Emmanuel,
which means, 'God with us'.
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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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May Christ dwell in your hearts.
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cf. Ephesians 3:17 |
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Christ was born of the flesh;
for your sake, the Maker of time has been made in time.
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St. Augustine, 5th century
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God’s dwelling is with the human race;
God himself will always be with them. |
Revelation 21:3 |
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Behold then, the joy of the whole universe.
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St. Cyril of Alexandria, 5th century
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God sent his Son into the world.
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Galatians 4:4 |
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Christ was 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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See what love
the Father has given us. |
1 John 3:1 |
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The Son of God is born;
the Giver of great rewards is at hand.
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St. Bernard of Clairvaux, 12th century
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