National Catholic Register, Jan 1, 2025 / 04:00 am
As a Catholic feast day, Jan. 1 has historically brought various strands together. For a long time, it was called the “Circumcision of the Lord” because, on the octave day of Christmas and in accordance with Jewish law (Gn 17:12; Lk 2:21) Jesus was circumcised. From the time of Abraham forward, circumcision was the sign of inclusion in God’s covenant with Israel.
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