Day: December 17, 2020

Luke: “…God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph…” The first thing you notice about how Mary approached Christmas is that she didn’t.  Christmas approached her: “God sent the angel…”  He initiates the encounter.  This heavenly message drastically upended Mary’s expectations.  She had no plans to be Mary, mother of God.  She was going to simply be Mrs. Joseph, wife of carpenter.  She was going to raise a family in a little (but well-built) home… Continue reading How to Prepare for Christmas Part III: Mary