Since
we cannot, as yet, understand that He was begotten by the Father
before the day-star, let us celebrate His birth of the Virgin in the
nocturnal hours. Since we do not comprehend how His name existed
before the light of the sun, let us recognize His tabernacle placed
in the sun. Since we do not, as yet, gaze upon the Son inseparably
united with His Father, let us remember Him as the ‘bridegroom
coming out of his bride chamber.’ Since we are not yet ready for
the banquet of our Father, let us grow familiar with the manger of
our Lord Jesus Christ.
--
Saint Augustine of Hippo
