Christmas 2022: God is here!

Merry Christmas!

“‘This day shall light shine upon us; for the Lord is born to us.’ (Is 9:2) This is the great announcement which moves Christians today. Through them it is addressed to all mankind. God is here. This truth should fill our lives, and every Christmas should be for us a new a special meeting with God, when we allow his light and grace to enter deep into our soul.” (St. Josemaria Escriva; Christ is Passing By, no. 12)

The St. Josemaria Institute joins you in celebrating Christmas near the crib of the Child Jesus! To accompany your prayer, we’ve gathered some recommended resources for you to enjoy listening or reading this season. Let’s assure the story and truth of God’s Incarnation enter deep into our souls and fill us with His light and grace.

DAILY DEVOTIONAL

The Twelve Days of Christmas with St. Josemaria Escriva

Available as a free digital PDF download, The Twelve Days of Christmas with St. Josemaria Escriva is a daily devotional that makes it easy to spend time in prayer close to the Baby Jesus during the Christmas Season from Christmas Day (December 25) to January 5 (Eve of Epiphany).

LISTEN

PODCAST | Be Still: A Christmas Reflection

PODCAST | The Model Family of Jesus of Nazareth

PODCAST | The Gifts of the Magi

READ

Christ Triumphs through Humility: A Homily for Christmas | St. Josemaria Escriva

Marriage: A Christian Vocation – A Homily for Christmas | St. Josemaria Escriva

The Epiphany of Our Lord: A Homily | St. Josemaria Escriva

Light Shines in Darkness: The Christmas Mystery | Fr. John Henry Hanson, O. Praem.

Faith Like That of the Magi | Fr. John Henry Hanson, O. Praem.

The Deepest Truth About Ourselves: What the Lord’s Baptism Means for Us | Fr. John Henry Hanson, O. Praem.

The Incarnation | Opus Dei

Why Did the Son of Man Become Man? | Opus Dei

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