What are we celebrating when we say Merry Christmas to each other?

Who is the this child, the Savior, who is born to us?The Incarnation is fundamentally about the Eternal Word of God who lies at the center of the Trinity.Last among God’s work of creation was man.  In Adam humanity fell; but then God took on a human nature.

In order to become perceptible to our human senses, the Word put on the form of flesh…the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us… The Word of God took on our humanity.God has come to us in a loving and personal way, making Himself visible and audible so that humanity could once again be united to God and contemplate Him.

As Eternal Word, Christ is the center of the Trinity;
As Incarnate Word, Christ is the center of creation;
As Inspired Word Christ is the center of the human heart.

The primary cause of the Incarnation is the love and mercy of God.  So, rejoice and be glad because unto us is born our Savior.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Note: photo of Nativity scene at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Charlotte, North Carolina.