Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year A

Welcoming light
Reading I: Isaiah 7:10-14 (birth of Emmanuel)
Reading II: Romans 1:1-7 (greetings from Paul)
Gospel: Matthew 1:18–24 (the birth of Jesus)

Key Passage: When Joseph awoke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him; he took Mary as his wife. (Matthew 1:24)

Adult: Whom do you find it difficult to welcome in your life? What can you do to overcome that?
Child: What could you do this week to make someone feel welcome, as Joseph welcomed Mary?
(From PastoralPlanning.com)