Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Matthew 1:1-16, 18-23

Daily Gospel Reading and Reflection · Sep 8, 2026 · 3m

Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Matthew 1:1-16, 18-23

Now 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…