Monsignor Pope Ping!
"He comes to us as One unknown, without a name, as of old, by the lakeside, He came to those men who knew Him not.Progressive Regressive cultists do not understand yet that "His fellowship" is a spiritual and living reality to His followers."He speaks to us the same words: 'Follow thou me!' and sets us to the tasks which He has to fulfill for our time."
"He commands. And to those who obey Him, whether they be wise or simple, He will reveal himself in the toils, the conflicts, the sufferings which they shall pass through in His fellowship, and, as an ineffable mystery, they shall learn in their own experience Who He is." - Albert Schweitzer, 'The Quest for the Historical Jesus'
**Recognize the crisis of that first Christmas and the powerful faith of Joseph and Mary. Their reputations were on the line, if not their very lives. They had great sacrifices to make in the wondrous incarnation of our Lord. Quite simply, Mary and Joseph are great heroes of the faith. For neither of them was their “yes” easy. It is often hard to obey God rather than men. Praise God that they made their decision and obeyed.**
Amen for Mary and silent Joseph, both heroes!