Athanasius of Alexandria, Against Heresies
"We who are anxious about many things look forward to your coming among us. We who are blessed in so many ways long for the complete joy of your kingdom. We whose hearts are heavy seek the joy of your presence.
We are your people, walking in darkness, yet always seeking the light.”
Henri Nouwen, Advent Prayer
"Myth wants power; revelation reveals the true power of God in the most extreme powerlessness. Myth wants knowledge; the Word of God asks for constant faith and, within that faith, a growing, reverent understanding. The revelation of God’s Word is gentle patience amidst the inevitable tensions of life. Error never shows itself in its naked reality, so as to not be discovered. On the contrary, it dresses itself elegantly, so the easily led may believe that it is more truthful than truth itself.”
Irenaeus of Lyons, The Scandal of The Incarnation
Our faith is founded on the unity of the three great realities: the Incarnation, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection.
In the incarnation the Word is firmly rooted in our lives. Through the crucifixion the world is redeemed and purified. And by the resurrection we are raised with it to the eternity of divine love.
Joy to the world.
"In the Incarnation the whole human race recovers the dignity of the image of God. Thereafter, any attack, even on the least of men, is an attack on Christ, who took on the form of man, and in his own Person restored the image of God in all."Because that love is immense, losing it forever is tremendous. Hell is nothing but a love lost, rejected.
In the dark times of madness, remember to be human.
Merry Christmas, everyone.
