None of us intentionally make mistakes in parenting. Yet none of us achieve perfection because we are sinful. We can relate to the emotional stress demonstrated by Mary and Joseph in today’s Gospel. Imagine the confusion, maybe insecurities, of sinful parents entrusted with a perfect child. Recognizing our sin, we rely on our perfect heavenly Father for his mercy and forgiveness. We remain eternally grateful for the faithfulness of our Father and Jesus our Savior.
- 1 Kings 3:4-15
- Ephesians 1:3-14
- Luke 2:40-52