He will point his disciples to follow Jesus instead. This future scene between the adults John and Jesus is already playing out as the babies John and Jesus meet for the first time. See the pattern of movement here: The angel identifies Mary as the favored one, but Mary does not get wrapped up in her own blessings. The movement of Christmas is a movement out of one’s self to become something bigger, to become part of each other. Again, the movement of Christmas is a movement out of one’s self.

Source: Philippine Star December 22, 2018 16:00 UTC