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The gift of the abiding presence of Jesus — Emmanuel, God with us — this Christmas and beyond. I do hope and pray that you know Emmanuel and that you celebrate His presence in your life.

Jesus is Emmanuel, the Son of God the Father who reconciles us to God and brings salvation to us. Titus 2:11-14. The grace of God does not bring sin and iniquity to us, but salvation and new life.

Emmanuel is a Hebrew word that means “God is with us.” If I had to summarize the central teaching of both Judaism and Christianity, it would be Emmanuel.

They all focus our celebration of Emmanuel, God with us. First of all, the sign of Ahaz: "The young maid shall conceive and bear a son … Emmanuel." Who could ask for a better Christmas prophecy!

This God, this Emmanuel, is "with us" in the whole of it: from the baby’s cry in the manger to the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM REV. ROBERT SIRICO.

O Emmanuel, Our King and Giver of Law: Come to save us, Lord Our God! This story was first published by the National Catholic Register, CNA's sister news partner, and has been adapted by CNA. Tags: ...