Join Father Charlie Bouchard, OP for a concluding reflection for the year 2025. In this homily for December 31st, Father Bouchard explores the profound mystery of the Incarnation found in the Prologue of John's Gospel.
Recalling the tradition of the "Last Gospel" from the old Latin Mass, Father Bouchard invites us to look deeper than the decorations and gift-giving of the season. He focuses on the central truth of Christianity: "And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us."
As we prepare to enter a new year, this video challenges us to ask how the reality of God becoming human impacts our daily lives and changes the way we see the world around us.
In this video:
- The Last Gospel: Understanding the history of the Latin Mass and John's Prologue
- The Incarnation: Exploring the theological depth of God taking on human condition.
- Beyond Sentimentality: Moving past the superficial aspects of Christmas to the core mystery.
- A New Year's Challenge: How does the Incarnation change our perspective for the coming year?
👇 Timestamps 👇
00:00 - Introduction: The Last Day of 2025
00:15 - Whatever Happened to the "Last Gospel"?
00:50 - The Prologue of John: In the Beginning
01:30 - The Essence of Christianity: The Word Made Flesh
02:08 - Moving Beyond Christmas Sentimentality
02:45 - The Mystery of God Becoming Human
03:08 - How the Incarnation Changes Our Worldview
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