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Enjoy reading the Gospe
The angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said,
“Get up quickly; take the child and his mother with you, and
escape into Egypt, and stay there until I tell you, because King
Herod intends to search for the child and do away with him.”
So Joseph got up and, taking Jesus and Mary with him, left
that night for Egypt, where he stayed until Herod was dead.
Then the angel of the Lord appeared once again to Joseph in
a dream and told him to take Jesus and Mary back to Israel.
Joseph did not go back to Bethlehem in case Herod’s son,
who was the new ruler, would try to harm Jesus. So Joseph
took his family to Galilee and made his home in a town called
Nazareth. In this way what God had said through the prophet
came true: ‘He will be called a Nazarene’.
From the Gospel of Sunday 28th December Matthew 2:13-15. 19-23 (the Feast of the Holy Family, 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 JOSEPH.
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“Let us love Jesus above all things, Mary as our mother
— then how could we not love Joseph, so intimately
united with both Jesus and Mary?” Pope Saint Pius X
Why did the angel tell Joseph to lead his family to Egypt? Rejoice - today is Christmas
Day! This Sunday is also very special - we celebrate the feast of the Holy Family
(Jesus, Mary and Joseph). In this Sunday’s Gospel we read about St Joseph’s openness
and obedience to God. Just like Mary, he is a model for parents and children alike.
Ask your child what else they know about St Joseph. It may help your child to tell
them something you know about St Joseph, the foster father of Jesus.
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St Joseph was the head of the Holy Family and he is the Patron Saint of Families
Christmas is a special time for families. Each of you say what you like best about
your family. In what ways can we bring more of God’s love into our families this
Christmas? Perhaps we can: make an extra effort to be thoughtful; celebrate
Jesus’ birthday together in Church; be more self-giving, forgiving and patient.
Jesus Christ came for everyone and his birthday is a celebration for everyone.
Come and celebrate the joy of Jesus in church today. All are warmly invited.
A daily prayer to St Joseph:
St Joseph,
Joseph please pray for my
family, that we keep growing
in the same love, warmth
and understanding which you
brought to your family. Amen.
Write a promise and then draw a big smile on Smiley
This week I will try my best to ...
Artwork © The Benedictine Sisters of Turvey Abbey and McCrimmon Publishing Co Ltd.
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