I sang at the morning mass, choosing slightly different music as the readings were different than the masses last night. For our service, the Gospel reading came from the poetic opening of John's Gospel. He reminds us that God the Son was with the Father from the beginning of time. His entry into our world was for a short span, but changed everything. In that time the Word became flesh, and God's teachings were clarified.
We celebrate Christmas in the hopes of recreating the joy that Jesus promises. For me and my family, Christmas is not over. Our Magi are still making their journey around our living house. They will not arrive at the Nativity for a little while still. For the next few weeks, we are in the Christmas season, continuing our celebration of God becoming truly human and living among us.