🌟 Gospel of the Day – December 18, 2025 📖 Matthew 1:18–25 “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife…” Today we reflect on Joseph’s quiet courage and Mary’s faithful surrender. In the midst of uncertainty, God speaks through dreams, angels, and grace. Joseph listens, obeys, and becomes protector of the promise. Mary carries the Word made flesh. Emmanuel—God with us—is near. 💫 May we welcome divine interruptions with trust. 💫 May we protect what is sacred, even when mis

Matthew 1:18-25 Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned to dismiss her quietly. But just when he had resolved to do this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, fo

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