By Peter Pinette 

When we contemplate that the divine Christ Child came to earth to become one of us, God tells us by this humility that He wants to share in our humanity without wanting any worldly praise. Christ was born in the most humble setting, coming to earth amongst barn animals and only having a feeding trough as His cradle. All of these godly virtues will be on display in the life of the Christ Child — kindness and compassion and total giving of Himself to offer forgiveness and mercy to all of humanity.