Introduction
Throughout Advent, the Church has situated the coming of Christ within the broader context of salvation history, reminding us that the Incarnation is the fulfillment of God’s ancient promises and an essential part of his plan for the salvation of humanity.
On this final Sunday of Advent, the Church’s attention turns from the broad horizon of salvation history to the intimate events immediately preceding Christ’s birth. As Christmas draws near, we are invited to contemplate the extraordinary mystery of God becoming one of us.
We now stand on the threshold of celebrating the fulfillment of God’s promises, when the eternal Son of God entered human history to dwell among us.