Our classic advent devotional

…As Mary’s firstborn, he was the preparer of the way for his brethren according to the flesh in an altogether unique sense of the word. For he was born, yet not begotten. Firstborn of Mary, of her flesh and blood, yet not by the will of man. As the eternal Son of God he prepared his own way in the womb of the virgin-mother and through her womb into the world. He took upon himself the flesh and blood of the children. He assumed the form of a servant. And thus he became like unto his...