Christmas celebrates the birth of a child, the ordinary event that most frequently puts mothers and dads in touch with the awesome, creative power of God in which they share. Their love for each other gives birth to a new being. This is what God is about — love giving birth, love creating.
A new baby calls parents to make room for another in their love circle and literally to make room for the child to sleep and play. Feeding, rocking, and bathing the baby build an unbreakable trust between parents and a child. Coaxing the child to smile, play peek-a-boo, talk, and walk expand the relationship that continues throughout life. Like every child, Jesus called Mary and Joseph into his future and purpose.
- What experiences of your children’s birth do you bring to hearing the Christmas gospel?
- What room are you and your family making for Jesus in our world and lives this Christmas?