Why God Gave Us His Only Son, Jesus

Jackie and Bobby explain why God gave us his only son, and how we can celebrate this enormous gift.

For Catholics, Christmas isn’t just a one day celebration of gifts and decorations. Instead, it’s a celebration of the incarnation of God become man, and begins the Christmas season in the Church. It’s a time to recognize that God sent his one and only son to be with us on earth, so that we can spend eternity with him in heaven.

It’s also a great time to think about our own lives and what the incarnation has brought us. Christmas is a celebration of light breaking through the darkness of the world, opening up the possibility of eternal life, and introducing a joy that we could have never known without Christ. Think about what your life would be like if you had never experienced God… if you had never witnessed Christ in your life. How can we celebrate this gift and this capacity for joy each day?

No one ever imagined that our Savior would come out of Nazareth, or that he would be the son of a simple carpenter. Who are the people in your life who you’ve written off, or don’t see Christ in? Pray for them this Christmas, and all year long, that they may come to know Christ to sainthood, and share him with all they meet.

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[Richie]

A heartily welcome to the Lord's day, with hope set on a new beginning.

[dsc]

Mercy, forgiveness, free will, responsibility. Jesus taught us about them.

[nyashathandi]

It’s a love story 😍❤️ God, we’re grateful!

[chicanasc]

Thank you for addressing the part about remaining humble and asking for God's grace on everyone, just as he has shown and continues to show it to us personally every time we make a mistake.

[sillybearss]

I GOT THAT BOOK A WEEK AGO!!! Halfway through and lovin it.

[cstylite]

Jesus Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures and that he was buried and that he rose again the third day praying for everyone everyday God bless you all.

[annasyl]

"God wants to be in communion with us" but its not that easy. To be in communion with God takes a lot of hard work. And for some it takes more.
Yes Jesus was the good shepherd. I think the best way to encourage is to speak of work, speak of those who pray and work hard, relentless dedication to Jesus, simple living. That is salvation.

[AllanKoayTC]

Merry Christmas, Jackie and Bobby, and all at Ascension Presents.

[Joe-dhbf]

Merry Christmas! Gotta roll with God no matter what, only God Can Judge.

[emilyrosado]

Merry Christmas, Jackie and Bobby! God bless you and your family!

[CatholicInspiration]

Thank you Bobby and Jackie for giving me something to think about this Christmas season.

[christopherdominicpaul]

Merry Christmas Bobby & Jackie and the rest of the family. Stay blessed and keep safe always. Amen.

[barblacy]

Thank you, I used this reflection as the beginning of my electronic Christmas card to my 5th and 6th grade religious education students. We are entirely virtual this year which is isolating and frustrating. Finding online resources like this make the struggle worth it. Bless you!

[josephreyculastegamal]

Merry Christmas lovely couples! God loves us so much.

[IONov]

Merry Christmas. I want to hear Sister Miriam James' testimony. I sometimes wish I could become a sister or a nun. Is it my calling though? There are people who I would be utterly shocked if they turned their lives around and completely followed God. I shouldn't think anyone is hopeless because I am hopeless in some ways and trapped in bad habits.

[simonslater]

I would strongly recommend The Passion of the Christ. Also When is the Warning by Nick flue. Also talk by Sr Anne. And Christine Watkins. Excellent talks. God bless.

[chad]

First, I know it’s gonna be good video 🙏🏻🌲

[ZackKcaz]

Christianity began astray when son of Mary suddenly becoming son of God after Saul of Tarsus converted whereas previously Christianity was only considered as Jewish heresy

[gabriellevandergragt]

Yall really love to call me out on this channel huh 😂

[emilyharrison]

I'm 14 and i am in the process of converting to catholicism (I'm in RCIA) But I'm the only religious person in my family, apart from my mum, who isn't as devout as me. At school, all people talk about is vulgarity. I'm not judging them because I am technically worse. I keep silent when I know I need to speak. I constantly shrink back from doing God's will, out of fear. I conform to this world and I hate that I do. I don't have any Catholic friends, the only talks I get with catholics are with my 2 parish priests, and a Catechist (who are all lovely by the way) but I still don't know them very well so I feel like I can't confide in them yet. I don't want to be lukewarm, I want to be on fire for God and not care what anyone thinks and I hate that I let myself be ashamed of the Church's teachings. Does anyone have any advice for me? I assure you it would be very welcomed. Please pray for me so i can have the desire to do God's will above my own. Thank you for reading this far if you have any way and I pray that anyone who reads this will have a wonderful rest of the Christmas season. God bless x