Important Characters in the Birth of Jesus*

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Advent Season :  3rd Week : New Liturgical Year : Monday*

*Gospel : Mt1:18-25*

*First Reading : Jer 23:5-8*

*Important Characters in the Birth of Jesus*

*1) Holy Spirit*

Holy Spirit plays a very important role in the Birth of Jesus 

It is the power of the Holy Spirit, through which Mary conceived Jesus in Her womb. 

In other words Holy Spirit is the Cause of Jesus' birth into this World

*2) Angel Gabriel*

A divine messenger, who plays a vital role in the Birth of Jesus 

First of all He announces the Good News of Jesus' birth to Mary 

Secondly He follows Joseph and gives him right direction about what are the various things to be done by to facilitate the birth of Jesus through Mary 

*3) Mother Mary*

She becomes an important instrument in the Hands of God 

She offered herself by accepting the will of God through angel Gabriel 

Mary Offered her entire life for Jesus and His mission 

*4) Joseph*

Plays a very important role in protecting Mary and Jesus 

A simple yet a just man obeyed the will of God, in everything, even taking risk in accepting Mary as His wife 

*5) Crib*

Crib gave a special place for the Birth of Jesus 

It was a wonderful place where Jesus took birth 

Blessed is the crib which got a chance to offer itself for the birth of the Son of God

A place which will be remembered for ever until the heaven and earth pass away 

*6) Where do I fit in?*

Jesus is about to take birth into this world 

If this is the context where do I stand 

There are many characters who play a very important role in the birth of Jesus. 

If so where do my life fits in in the event of the Birth of Jesus 

Do I remain an outsider or an insider? 

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*