Advent: How the first Noel redeems the human story.

The first Noel reveals profound truths about human frailty and dependence, overturning the myth of self-made independence. Jesus, as a vulnerable infant, required the nurture of others, exposing the illusion that we can thrive on our own. His incarnation also affirms the transformative power of attachment—how community and mutual reliance are essential for strength and redemption. By entering the world as a helpless child, God demonstrates that tenderness, not power, is the path to conquering the world and restoring its beauty.