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17th December
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Artwork © The Benedictine Sisters of Turvey Abbey and McCrimmon Publishing Co Ltd.
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This is how Jesus Christ came to be born. His mother Mary
was engaged to a man called Joseph; but before they could
be married she became pregnant by the power of the Holy
Spirit. Joseph was a good man and did not want to embarrass
Mary so he made plans to break the engagement privately. But
the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said,
“Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as
your wife, because it is by the power of the Holy Spirit that
she is going to have a son. You must name him Jesus, because
he will save his people from their sins.” When Joseph woke
up, he did as the angel of the Lord had told him to do and took
Mary into his home as his wife.
From the Gospel of Sunday 21st December 2025 - Matthew 1:18-24 (the 4th Sunday of Advent, Year A)
Which words stood out for you in this Gospel, and why? What does the picture
make you think about? Enjoy exploring this Wednesday’s word, which is MARY.
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“We go to Mary as a way leading to the goal
we seek – Jesus, her Son.” St Louis de Montfort
What two things did the angel tell Joseph to do? Each year on the last Sunday of
Advent, we look to Mary, our heavenly mother. The Gospel tells us something about
Mary who was chosen by God to be the mother of his Son, Jesus (the name ‘Jesus’
means ‘the LORD saves’). Ask your child what else they know about Mary. Do they
know the ‘Hail Mary’ prayer? It may help your child to tell them something you know
about Mary, or the Rosary.
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“Mary is the first and most perfect model of Jesus.”
St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross
Mary accepted God’s will with a thankful heart; she is a perfect example for all people
– someone full of thoughtfulness, kindness and joy. How can you show thoughtfulness
and kindness and bring joy to others in this final week of Advent? Perhaps you can: give
lots of smiles; cheerfully do what your parents or teachers ask you to do; help someone
who may be struggling in some way. You may like to finish your Family Time by saying
together, on behalf of another person, a ‘Hail Mary’ or the Rosary.
Hail Mary
Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee. Blessed
art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy
womb, Jesus. Holy Mary
Mary,
Mother of God ......
Write a promise and then draw a big smile on Smiley
This week I will try my best to ...
