Eight days were completed for his circumcision WEDNESDAY 1 JANUARY (Lk 2,16-21) With the circumcision, Jesus becomes the true son of Abraham and his true offspring. Since he is the true offspring,
Full of grace and truth TUESDAY 31 DECEMBER (Jn 1,1-18) The Prologue of the Gospel according to John is the seal of the Holy Spirit to the truth of Christ Jesus: the
To all who were awaiting the redemption of Jerusalem MONDAY 30 DECEMBER (Lk 2,36-40) The Lord is the one who must redeem Jerusalem. However, it is not a redemption thought of by
He shall be called a Nazorean SUNDAY 29 DECEMBER (Mt 2,13-15.19-23) When a prophecy is fulfilled, all the meaning or truth contained in the prophecy is fulfilled. If Jesus is the shoot
Rachel weeping for her children SATURDAY 28 DECEMBER (Mt 2,13-18) Rachel is the image of Jerusalem. She cries because some among her sons died by the sword, others from hunger, others from
And he saw and believed FRIDAY 27 DECEMBER (Jn 20,2-8) Jesus not only speaks to us about the Father, but also shows him to us through his life. Each of his works
Brother will hand over brother to death THURSDAY 26 DECEMBER (Mt 10,17-22) History confirms every word of Jesus: “The brother will kill his brother”. Joseph was sold by his brothers: “They noticed
For behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy WEDNESDAY 25 DECEMBER (Lk 2,1-14) Our God must always be evangelized in all his works. It is the obligation of those
Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel TUESDAY 24 DECEMBER (Lk 1,67-79) Zechariah is the last singer of the mercy, love, compassion and pity of our God and Lord in favour
For surely the hand of the Lord was with him MONDAY 23 DECEMBER (Lk 1,57-66) The Father accomplishes his works with the hands of his Only Son, of his Eternal Word and