“God is with us.”
We sing it triumphantly at Christmas — but do we live as if it’s true?

In this powerful Christmas homily, we reflect on what it truly means to experience God’s presence in our daily lives. Drawing from the Nativity story, this sermon explores why some people encounter God deeply — like the shepherds, the wise men, and St. Joseph — while others, like King Herod, resist Him.

This message challenges us to examine submission, fear, and control, and reminds us that God never forces Himself upon us. Christ is born humbly in Bethlehem, inviting — not coercing — our hearts.

Whether you feel joy, pain, confusion, or distance from God, this homily reminds us that Emmanuel — God with us — is experienced through surrender.

📖 “Understand this, O nations, and submit — for God is with us.”

🎄 Topics Covered

The meaning of “God Is With Us” (Emmanuel)

Why we sometimes feel abandoned by God

Christmas through the lens of submission

Herod vs. the Shepherds: two responses to Christ

Experiencing God in suffering and joy

00:00 Christ Is Born – Opening Reflection
00:36 Childhood Memories of Christmas
01:09 “God Is With Us” vs. “Where Is God?”
01:45 Feeling Abandoned by God
02:07 Who Truly Experienced God at Christmas
02:32 Why Herod Refused to Submit
03:07 Fear of Losing Control
03:44 A Common Christmas Homily Mistake
04:06 Submission Cannot Be Forced
04:31 Christ Invites, He Does Not Compel
04:51 God With Us in Joy and Suffering
05:03 “Understand This, O Nations” – Final Exhortation
05:10 Amen

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