Thursday December 18, 2025

Matthew 1:18-25

Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child of the Holy Spirit; and her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to send her away quietly.

I mentioned a while back that the readings at liturgy do not really start addressing the birth of our Lord until December 17. We read these passages with much joy and anticipation but the characters in it are going through unbelievable stress. Mary and Joseph are trying to figure things out. They will need some very understanding parents and friends.

You know, sometimes doing the WILL of God comes with walking in darkness, walking in the mystery of the unknown. You have done this your whole life. You have not been certain of how things will turn out yet you trusted. Today say a prayer for those who do not yet see the full picture. God certainly does sort things out.