December 31
"Christ is born, glorify Him! Christ from heaven, go out to meet Him! Christ on earth, be exalted! Sing to the Lord all the whole earth; and that I may join both in one word, let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad, for Him who is of heaven and then of earth. Christ in the flesh, rejoice with trembling and with joy; with trembling because of your sins, with joy because of your hope."
-St. Gregory Nazianzen
Today's Reflection:
The tension between trembling and joy reflects the depth of our human condition—we are humbled by our sins but uplifted by the hope and redemption Christ brings. In what ways can you "go out to meet Him" this season and glorify Him in your daily life?