The Christ in us greets the Christ in you

 

 

And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son,

 full of grace and truth.

 John 1:14

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The Church’s liturgical season of Christmas is one of its shortest but also one of its most unique. Also known as Christmastide, this Season is a celebration of the incarnation, the Christian belief that God became human in the person of Jesus Christ. This Season is central to the Christian faith, as it marks the beginning of God's promise of salvation to humanity. Within the Season of Christmas is the eight-day celebration of the Lord’s Nativity—known as the Christmas octave—as well as other feasts related to Jesus’ status as Lord of the nations. And there are feasts of several saints, many of whose stories contain special significance to the season. During this festive season, we, Christians reflect on the themes of hope, joy, and love, which are vital components of our faith. The Christmas season ends with the feast of the Lord’s baptism, which falls on the Sunday after the Epiphany.

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Yours in Christ,

The Very Revd Moses Thabethe