Quote by Pope Paul VI

We consider Christmas as the encounter, the great encounter, the historical encounter, the decisive encounter, between God and mankind. He who has faith knows this truly let him rejoice.

We consider Christmas as the encounter, the great encounter,

Summary

In this quote, the author highlights the significance of Christmas as more than just a celebration or a holiday. They emphasize it as an encounter, specifically a pivotal and decisive one, between God and mankind. The author suggests that those who have faith understand and acknowledge this encounter, and therefore, they should rejoice in the profound nature of Christmas and its representation of God's relationship with humanity.

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