Matthew 1:18-23
This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about. When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found with child through the Holy Spirit. Joseph her husband, since he was a righteous man, yet unwilling to expose her to shame, decided to divorce her quietly. Such was his intention when, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the Holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her. She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins." All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet:
Behold, the virgin shall be with child and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel,
which means "God is with us."
Dawg's thought:
Today's prayer intention is for those who lost loved ones due to Hurricane Katrina, for God's blessing to be upon them during this difficult time.
Today is the Feast of the Birth of Mary.
I don't have much time today, but I will offer this as a reflection: contemplate the phrase "God is with us." Just the simple thought of this amazes me and brings me to thanksgiving! Praise God. Take care and God Bless.
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