A Light no darkness can overcome
December 25, 2025
the nativity of the lord
| First Reading | 52:7-10 |
| Psalm | Psalm 98:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6 |
| Second Reading | Hebrews 1:1-6 |
| Gospel Reading | John 1:1-18 |
Christmas Day reveals the full meaning of the Child we celebrate. The baby born in Bethlehem is not only close to us—He is eternal. Jesus is the Word, the Son of God, the Light through whom all things were made, now made visible for all the world to see.
Hibla: The Message of the Readings
Christmas Day lifts our eyes from the manger to the mystery—God’s Light has entered the world, and nothing remains hidden from His love.
Hugot: Points to Ponder
Today, we are invited to see more deeply who this Child truly is. He is not only Emmanuel; He is the Light that shines in the darkness, a Light no darkness can overcome (John 1:5).
Hamon: The Challenge
Choose one way to let His presence take flesh again—by offering forgiveness, speaking truth with kindness, reconciling where there has been distance, or giving your time to someone who feels unseen.