Welcoming Light

Key Passage
When Joseph awoke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him; he took Mary as his wife. (Matthew 1:24)
Questions
Adults: Whom do you find it difficult to welcome in your life? What can you do to overcome that?
Children: What could you do this week to make someone feel welcome, as Joseph welcomed Mary?

Readings

First Reading • Birth of Emmanuel
Isaiah 7:10-14 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
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Psalm
Psalms 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Second Reading • Greetings From Paul
Romans 1:1-7 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Gospel • The Birth of Jesus
Matthew 1:18-24 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
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