Wednesday, December 18 : Saint Amadeus of Lausanne

The Word came from himself and came down beneath himself and dwelt among us (cf. Jn 1:14), when he emptied himself, taking the form of a servant (Phil 2:7). That emptying was a descent. Yet he descended in such a way that he did not lose himself. He was made flesh in such a way that he did not cease to be the Word, nor did the taking of humanity lessen the glory of his majesty. (…) Indeed, just as the sun’s brightness penetrates glass without breaking it, and as a glance of the eyes plunges into calm clear water without parting or dividing it, while it opens up all things to their very depth, so the Word of God drew near the Virgin’s dwelling and went forth from it, her virgin womb still closed. (…)Therefore the invisible God was made visible man, the impassible and immortal showed himself passible and mortal. He who was not confined within the garments of our substance willed to be so confined. There is enclosed within the womb of a mother one whose immensity encloses the whole range of heaven and earth. And Mary’s body enfolds him whom the heaven of heavens does not contain. If you ask how it was done, hear the archangel setting forth the plan to Mary, and saying to her: “The Holy Spirit shall come upon you and the power of the Most High shall overshadow you.” (cf. Lk 1:35) (…) For he chose you before and above all others, that you may surpass all those who have been before or after you or shall be in the fullness of grace.

Roman Extraordinary (Tridentine) Daily Readings – rosary,team