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Born in Our Hearts: The Gift of the Savior | Christmas 2025 Homily | Fr. Manny Gallo, SDB

Merry Christmas! In this Christmas Day homily, Fr. Manny Gallo, SDB, reflects on the profound mystery of the Incarnation. While we may feel unworthy of such a great gift, we serve a merciful God who is always faithful to His promises. Fr. Manny explores the Christmas Vigil and Day readings, reminding us that the birth of Jesus in a manger over 2,000 years ago must also happen within our own hearts today. This internal "birth" is essential not just for our celebration now, but to prepare us for our final judgment and our ultimate reencounter with the Lord. Let us welcome the Savior who comes to save us and set us free. Today’s Mass Readings (December 25, 2025 - The Nativity of the Lord): First Reading: Isaiah 62:1-5 — "As a young man marries a virgin, your Builder shall marry you." Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29 — R. "For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord." Second Reading: Acts 13:16-17, 22-25 — Paul’s witness to the Savior, Jesus, born of David’s posterity. Gospel: Matthew 1:1-25 — The genealogy and birth of Jesus Christ, the fulfillment of God's promise.