YEAR B CHRISTMAS DAY homily: JOHN 1:1-18, DECEMBER 25, 2023
1. STORY
Mary was blind since birth. Before
Christmas she had an operation to help her see. When the bandages were removed, she could see
for the first time. At a Christmas party
after the operation, she was given lovely gifts of clothes and toys. With great joy and gratitude, she often
repeated, “I can see. I can see.” This
was her greatest Christmas gift.
2. GOSPEL: JOHN 1:1-18
A. THE GIFT OF LIGHT
Jesus is the light of the human race, and he shines in the darkness. There are many wonderful things Jesus wants us to see and understand.
B. THE GIFT OF LIFE
Jesus gives us the power to become children of God. The only thing we have to do is to accept him.
Jesus wants us to have a joyful and
happy life.
3. APPLICATION TO LIFE
A. THE GIFT OF LIGHT
There are many things we can see with the help of Jesus, the light of
the world.
i) We can see that there is a God who loves us and cares for us.
ii) We can see that Jesus has come to save us and to teach us how to
live.
iii) We can see that our life here on earth is a journey which will lead us to eternal life and happiness.
B. THE GIFT OF LIFE
Jesus gives us new life.
i) We are now the adopted children of God. God is our heavenly father who loves us and
cares for us.
ii) Jesus is our elder brother who has saved us by making it possible to
become God’s children. Jesus has given
us the bible, his word. Jesus has given
us the Eucharist, the bread of life. Jesus
has given us an example of how to live as his brother.
iii) Our new life makes it possible to live forever, to live with God,
and to live in peace and happiness.
4. CONCLUSION
Mary was full of joy and gratitude having received the gift of sight. Jesus gives us the gift of light and life
which helps us to understand that there is a loving God and that Jesus is our
elder brother. We are filled with joy
and gratitude at Christmas because of these great gifts.
