Meditation for the Christmas Novena | December 18 | Jesus Made Himself a Child ~ St. Alphonsus
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- Sensus Fidelium
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- Roman Catholic
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- Length
- 5:43
About this sermon
Meditation for the Christmas Novena – December 18 (Meditation 3). This profound Catholic meditation reflects on the mystery of the Incarnation, contemplating why Jesus chose to come to us as a child — to remove fear, awaken tender love, and give Himself entirely for our salvation. Drawing from Sacred Scripture (Isaiah 9:6) and the writings of St. Bernard, St. Peter Chrysologus, and St. Francis of Assisi, this meditation invites us to love the Child of Bethlehem with gratitude, humility, and total surrender. “A child is born to us, and a Son is given to us.” — Isaiah 9:6 Jesus, poor and humble in the manger, comes to enlighten us, strengthen us, pardon us, and inflame our hearts with divine love. In the moving Affections and Prayers section, we are led into repentance, thanksgiving, and a renewed promise to love God above all things — now and forever. 🙏 Perfect for: Christmas Novena prayer Advent meditation Daily Catholic reflection Preparation for Christmas Silent prayer and contemplation 📿 May this meditation help you grow in tender devotion to the Infant Jesus and obtain perseverance through the intercession of Mary, Mother of Perseverance. 0:00 – Introduction: Meditation for the Christmas Novena 0:16 – “A Child Is Born to Us” (Isaiah 9:6) 0:35 – The Longing of the Patriarchs and Prophets 0:46 – Jesus Makes Himself Little to Make Us Great 1:06 – St. Bernard: Why Jesus Came as a Child 1:28 – Jesus Gives Light, Strength, and Salvation 1:47 – Removing Fear and Winning Our Love 2:10 – Tender Love for the Infant Jesus 2:39 – St. Francis of Assisi: Love the Child of Bethlehem 2:57 – Affections and Prayers Begin 3:14 – Repentance for Ingratitude and Sin 3:49 – Trust in Divine Mercy 4:16 – Resolution to Love God Forever 4:42 – Offering Our Will Entirely to God 5:14 – Prayer for Perseverance Through Mary 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 #CatholicMeditation #InfantJesus #AdventPrayer #CatholicChristmas
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