Fr. Marvin’s Reflection - December 21, 2025

In today’s gospel (Mt 1:18-24), St. Joseph provides us with the perfect example of what it truly means to trust and be obedient to the will of God. We see an example of this as Joseph, questioning his marriage with Mary, attentively listens to the Angel in a dream and obediently follows His command, to “not be afraid to take Mary into your home for it is through the Holy Spirit that this child has been conceived.” St. Joseph received the Angel’s message, wholeheartedly accepted it as God’s plan, and freely brought Mary and the Christ child into his home.  

 St. Joseph teaches us today to not be afraid and run away when problematic situations arise and we feel despair and hopeless. He reminds us to give up all control to God and entrust upon Him our needs. We pray today for an increase of trust in God’s providence over our lives and invite Mary and Jesus to dwell within our hearts.

 In Christ,    

Fr. Marvin