Within the gospel reading\u2019s profound words lies the simple message that God is
\nrevealed in a human person. Though we may try to understand how the Word existed
\nwith God from the beginning of time, the wonder we celebrate at Christmas is that
\nthe Word continues to dwell among us. Christ comes among us in the gathered
\nassembly, the scriptures, the waters of new birth, and the bread and the wine.
\nThrough these ordinary gifts we receive the fullness of God\u2019s grace and truth.<\/p>\n
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\nContemporary<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"