As Mass is offered later in the day on Christmas Eve, this meditation is offered to prepare our hearts and minds for the profound mystery of the Incarnation. It is an opportunity to reflect deeply on the gift of the Word made flesh, the humility of His birth in a stable, and the unfathomable love of God that brought salvation to the world. Let us enter into this sacred time with reverence and gratitude, setting aside worldly concerns to focus on the light of Christ, who dispels all darkness and fills our lives with hope and peace.