The Word Comes to Mary
An Advent Diptych
In Matthew’s Gospel, Mary is “found to be with child” (Mt 1.18). The Lord’s angel comes to Joseph in a dream with a word of reassurance: “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife…” (Mt 1.20). In Luke’s Gospel, the angel comes directly to Mary (Lk 1.26-28):
In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabri…
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