Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ with Gospel reading from Saint John

Today, December 25, 2024, marks the celebration of Christmas, the birth of Jesus Christ. The Gospel reading comes from Saint John 1:1-18, emphasizing the divine nature of Jesus as the Word and light of the world. The passage highlights that all things were created through Jesus, who offers life and light to humanity. It notes that while he came to his own people, many did not recognize him, but those who did were given the power to become children of God. The text also states that Jesus, the only Son of God, revealed the Father and brought grace and truth to the world, contrasting with the law given through Moses.