Christmas homily of Pope Benedict XVI at Midnight Mass

Here's an excerpt from the pope's words:

"God became poor. His Son was born in the poverty of the stable. In the child Jesus, God made himself dependent, in need of human love, he put himself in the position of asking for human love – our love. Today Christmas has become a commercial celebration, whose bright lights hide the mystery of God’s humility, which in turn calls us to humility and simplicity. Let us ask the Lord to help us see through the superficial glitter of this season, and to discover behind it the child in the stable in Bethlehem, so as to find true joy and true light."

Read the Holy Father's Christmas homily at the Vatican's website.

Merry Christmas!

A Child Is Born (Well... a different one)!

Benedict Joseph was born on December 24th at 1:17 a.m.!
Named after our dear Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, as well as St. Benedict the Father of Western Monasticism. Joseph is a family name (my great-grandfather, grandfather, and my own middle name); it is also fitting to name him after St. Joseph during this Christmas season. Deo gratias!
Mrs. A. and baby are well.
Thank you for your continued prayers.
Merry Christmas!
-Mr. A.