December 18, 2025 (Thursday, 3rd Week of Advent) - Following the example of Joseph.

God Time: Daily Gospel reflections for those who want to be Saints! · Dec 18, 2025 · 9m

GOSPEL - Matthew 1:18-25This 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 Spiritthat this child has been conceived in her.She will bear a son and you are to…