Food for thought: (Bulletin 21 Dec 2025), Gospel: Mt 1:18-24.

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Food for Thought & Bulletin

(21 Dec 2025)

​“A Virgin shall conceive” 

The birth of this Child points to a much more universal mystery.  God's irrevocable choice of our world - with all of its turmoil, fear, and uncertainty - is the place where salvation happens. And this Child is the one who would finally unite the human family in a new community of freedom, justice and peace. 

The spirit of Advent and Christmas is a mirror in which we see reflected the very best that life can become.  The experience of Joseph and Mary tells us that God is working in ways not immediately clear to us and that we can help each other to put away our fears and move from darkness into light to once again hear the words of life.

Today we are reassured that even in situations of conflict or confusion our God is faithful.  Despite all of our uncertainties and difficulties our God is born again into our lives, builds us up and stays with us.  For our God is named Emmanuel - truly God is with us.