Here is another “St. Augustine Day by Day” for Christmas:
“Rejoice you who are just. Â It is the birthday of Him Who justifies. Â Rejoice you who are weak and sick. Â It is the birthday of Him Who makes people well. Â Rejoice you who are in captivity. It is the birthday of the Redeemer. Â Rejoice you who are slaves. It is the birthday of the Master.
Rejoice you who are free. It is the birthday of Him Who makes us free. Â Rejoice all you Christians. It is Christ’s birthday.”–St. Augustine of Hippo, Sermon 184, 2
And again,
“Let us devoutly celebrate this day. For just as the first ones to share our faith adored Christ lying in the manger, let us adore him reigning in heaven.”–St. Augustine of Hippo, Sermon 203, 3
And a Happy and Blessed Christmas to you all.
A very Happy Birthday Jesus and the merriest of Christmas to all.
Peace.
Merry Christmas.
“. . . for God so loved the World . . . ”
Rejoice! Today we commemorate the Nativity our Savior, who by His life, death and Resurrection has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life. .
A joyous Christmas for all of His brothers and sisters!