The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph – 29th December 2024
Today, we gather around the Holy Family; Mary, Joseph and Jesus. It is through this poor family that God’s love for each of us and the whole world is revealed and experienced. God did not come to us in power, glory, wealth or majesty. God chose to come close to us and become one of us through Mary who said ‘Yes’ when she was asked to be the Mother of Jesus. When Joseph was uncertain what to do, he heard these words of hope and encouragement: ‘Joseph, Son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary into your home as your wife, because she has conceived what is in her by the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son and you must name him Jesus.’
We often forget that Joseph was also called by God and he too said ‘Yes’. Jesus their Son ‘is the one who is to save his people from their sins.’ Jesus is the face and voice of God. Jesus comes to bring the Good News to the Poor. Jesus is the Light of the World, the Bread of Life and the Good Shepherd. He will become the Suffering Servant who will give his life for us. Through his suffering and wounds, we are healed. Through his life, death and resurrection, we are given the precious gift of everlasting life.