The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
Reading I – Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 (17ABC)
Reading II – Colossians 3:12-21 or 3:12-17
Gospel – Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23
TRUST IN GOD - Saint Matthew’s account of the flight into Egypt takes center stage today as we continue to follow the story of the Holy Family. Once again the angel of the Lord appears to Joseph in a dream, telling him to take the child Jesus and his mother to Egypt. Joseph heeds the command and takes them on what must have been a strenuous journey. Saint Matthew does not give us any of the details, but we can only imagine what this journey must have been like. Where did they eat? Where did they find shelter? What were the roads like? Was Joseph able to find work? The Holy Family survived in no small measure because they put their trust in God. This is exactly what today’s feast calls us, God’s holy family, to do. © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.
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