Third Week of Advent

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Friday, December 18, 2026

December 18

Now the procreation of the Christ occurred in this way. After his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they lived together, she was found to have conceived in her womb by the Holy Spirit. Then Joseph, her husband, since he was just and was not willing to hand her over, preferred to send her away secretly.

Matthew 1:18–19From today’s Gospel

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Text: Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

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