On Second Thought “For with God nothing will be impossible.” (Luke 1:37) There are moments in Scripture that sound almost reckless when read too carefully. Luke 1:37 is one of them. The angel Gabriel stands before a young woman in Nazareth and calmly announces that God intends to do something that violates every category ofContinue reading “When the Impossible Becomes an Invitation”
Tag Archives: Incarnation Theology
If He Had Not Come
On Second Thought Christmas draws us into holy anticipation, teaching the Church how to wait, how to remember, and how to hope with intention. Even on December 25, when waiting gives way to celebration, Christmas’ deeper purpose remains—to help us grasp what it truly means that “His name shall be called Emmanuel” (Matt. 1:23), “GodContinue reading “If He Had Not Come”
When Heaven Whispered Through a Cradle
As the Day Ends As evening settles in and the activity of the day recedes, Advent invites us once more to look steadily at the mystery that stands at the center of our faith: divine power clothed in human nature. The Scriptures draw us into this paradox with quiet force. “And she gave birth toContinue reading “When Heaven Whispered Through a Cradle”
Born With Him
When Christ’s Nativity Becomes Our New Beginning As the Day Begins Selected Scriptures: Romans 6:6; Galatians 2:20; Ephesians 1:22; 2:5–6; 4:15; Colossians 1:18 The Church calendar draws our hearts again toward the mystery of the Incarnation, not merely as a historical remembrance but as a living reality that continues to shape the people of God.Continue reading “Born With Him”
Blessed Is the Child Who Brings Rest to the Weary
As the Day Ends As the evening settles and the noise of the day begins to fade, Advent invites us to slow our breathing and quiet our hearts before the mystery of the incarnation. The Scriptures remind us that the birth of Jesus was not only a moment of joy for Bethlehem, but a giftContinue reading “Blessed Is the Child Who Brings Rest to the Weary”