“Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home.”
Matthew 1:20
Read & Reflect
View the Mass readings, then use the weekly reflection questions and links to enhance your family’s experience of the liturgy.
Go Deeper
Loyola Press Sunday Connection
Reflection Questions
What do we celebrate at Mass today? (The Fourth Sunday of Advent)
From which gospel do we hear today? (Matthew, the primary gospel for year A of the Sunday liturgical reading cycle)
Who appeared to Joseph in a dream? (the angel of the Lord)
Fill in the blanks to learn what message the angel had for Joseph: “Joseph, son of David, do not be _________ to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the _______ ___________ that this child has been conceived in her.” Mt 1:20-21 (afraid, Holy Spirit)
Did Joseph do what the angel told him to do? Would you?
Kids Activities
Bible Bag: Kid-sized lesson on the Sunday Gospel
Resource Links for Catholic Parents
Questions or Comments?
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