21/12/2025
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Today's Gospel(December 21, 2025)
Matthew 1:18-24
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. But as he considered this, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit; she will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfil what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: “Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and his name shall be called Emmanuel” (which means, God with us). When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him.
TODAY'S REFLECTION:
Lord, if there is one human being who went through a severe crisis before your coming into our world it was your legal father Joseph. I can only guess what mental agony he went through, confronted with the reality that his beloved spouse was bearing a child in her womb, who was not his child. Confusion and doubt must have arrived at his decision to divorce Mary privately. Anyone else in his place would have hated the woman who cheated on him and would have ensured the maximum punishment for her infidelity. But the just Joseph decided to safeguard her honour, not exposing her to publicity and shame. Then comes the unbelievable annunciation to Joseph! And he believes in the words of the Angel and acts on it. Lord, you followed these tragic moments from within your mother’s womb, and certainly you must have been thankful to your foster father for his decision!
Let Us Pray:
In the name of Jesus, I come before thy throne of grace, seeking your divine guidance and direction concerning my life this day. Give me the courage to trust you and to follow the path of faith and righteousness as you take the lead as my shepherd. Lord Jesus my shepherd, as I walk in this journey of life, be my Rock and Fortress, show me favour and guide me in my entire affairs, even in the midst of storm let your hand hold me firm to yourself preserve me in my going out and my coming in, O Angels and Saints of God grant me your fraternal assistance that I may persevere in following the footsteps of Jesus our Lord and Shepherd both now and forever in the name of Jesus our Lord who lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen.
Have a purposeful Sunday and God bless.
