December 18, 2008

Joseph’s Doubts Dispelled
In today’s Gospel, Joseph is told in a dream that the baby Mary is carrying is the Messiah. His doubts and fears are dissolved in new-found faith. Have you ever been told something so incredible that you were unable to believe at first? How did you come to believe it?
— Catholic Update: Rest Stops for a Rushed People


Activity
Look around you at work, at home, in your social life. Ask what is not yet the way it should be when Christ returns. Make the appropriate changes.
—Living God's Word: Reflections on the Weekly Gospels, Year A


Peacemaking Idea
Organize or attend an ecumenical, interfaith prayer service.
—PledgePeace.org