Father Bill reflects on the continuing revelation of Incarnation: "God rejoices over human lives not as problems to be solved,

but as beauty to be cherished."

The texts for the day (Christmas 1A) are Isaiah 61:10-62:3; Psalm 147:13-21; Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7; and John 1:1-18. Full texts can be found at The Lectionary Page.

Preached at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (Ojai, California) on December 28, 2025.