From the Gospel according to Matthew 2:19-23
When Herod had died, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt and said, “Rise, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who sought the child’s life are dead.” He rose, took the child and his mother, and went to the land of Israel. But when he heard that Archelaus was ruling over Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go back there. And because he had been warned in a dream, he departed for the region of Galilee. He went and dwelt in a town called Nazareth, so that what had been spoken through the prophets might be fulfilled, “He shall be called a Nazorean.”
Ponder
Consider journaling with these reflection questions:
- What emotions might Mary have experienced at this moment?
- How did Mary cooperate with God’s grace during this time in her life?
- What experiences in my life relate to Mary’s?
- How would I describe Mary after reflecting on this moment in her life?
- If I could have a discussion with Mary, what would I ask? What would I say?
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Where was the Holy Family's home?
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Portrait of the Holy Family, photograph taken in the Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth, Israel
