Christmas Novena – December 16 | God Has Given Us His Only Son ~ St. Alphonsus

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📖 Meditation One | Isaiah 49:6 "I have given thee to be the light of the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation, even to the farthest part of the earth." Enter deeply into the first meditation of the Christmas Novena (December 16) and contemplate the infinite love of God the Father, who gives His only-begotten Son for the salvation of mankind. This powerful meditation reflects on Isaiah 49:6, revealing the eternal decree spoken by the Father to the Infant Jesus at the very moment of His conception. Christ is given entirely to the world — for light, life, redemption, and salvation — embracing poverty, suffering, humiliation, and death out of love for man. Drawing from Sacred Scripture and the writings of St. Bernard, this meditation leads the soul to adore the mystery of the Incarnation, the total self-gift of Christ, and the binding covenant of mercy between God and humanity. The prayerful affections at the end invite the listener to respond with complete surrender, gratitude, repentance, and love — placing oneself forever in the hands of Jesus through the intercession of Mary, our Mother. 🙏 Perfect for: Christmas Novena prayer Advent meditation Mental prayer and contemplation Catholic devotion and spiritual reading Preparation for Christmas Day 0:00 – Introduction: Christmas Novena – December 16 0:20 – Scripture: Isaiah 49:6 0:37 – The Father speaks to the Infant Jesus 0:51 – Christ given entirely for the salvation of man 1:09 – Poverty, suffering, and the redemption of humanity 1:35 – “A child is born to us. A Son is given to us.” 1:59 – God so loved the world 2:07 – Christ joyfully accepts the Cross 2:32 – St. Bernard on the labors of Christ 2:47 – The covenant of mercy between God and man 3:22 – Affections and prayers begin 3:33 – “My Jesus and my all” 3:55 – All things given to us in Christ 4:18 – Repentance and resolution to remain faithful 4:32 – Thanksgiving to the Eternal Father 4:51 – “Who shall separate me from the love of Christ?” 5:16 – Entrustment to Mary and final prayer https://sensusfidelium.com/meditations/st-alphonsus/meditations-for-every-day-of-advent/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Support Catholic Businesses here - https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ Sensus Fidelium Press - https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ Sensus Fidelium Apps - https://sensusfidelium.tv/ Support Sensus Fidelium - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Sensus Fidelium is your go to for sermons on the catholic church, faith, growing in holiness, study of the scriptures, anything and everything you need to be set on fire for the Lord and His Church. #ChristmasNovena #AdventMeditation #CatholicPrayer #InfantJesus #Incarnation #GodSoLovedTheWorld #Isaiah496 #CatholicDevotion #TraditionalCatholic #PrepareForChristmas #MentalPrayer #JesusChrist #MaryOurMother

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