The Eve of the Nativity

On Christmas Eve, the Church prepares to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. The readings and hymns lead us toward Bethlehem and the good news that God has come among us. This is a day to make room for prayer amid the last preparations. Whether we can attend church or must pray at home, we can read the story of Christ’s birth and remember someone who needs kindness. The feast is near; we do not have to arrive at it with everything perfect.