Mary, a young woman from Nazareth, was chosen by God to be the mother of Jesus. This extraordinary event, a virgin birth, was announced to her by the angel Gabriel. Despite the miraculous nature of her calling, Mary, filled with faith, accepted God's plan.
Joseph, a righteous man betrothed to Mary, faced a challenging dilemma when he learned of her pregnancy. However, an angel reassured him that the child was conceived by the Holy Spirit. Joseph, trusting in divine providence, took Mary as his wife and protected her throughout her pregnancy and beyond.
Together, they embarked on a journey to Bethlehem, fulfilling a Roman census decree because Rome wanted to impose new taxes on the area. It was in the humble town of Bethlehem that Jesus was born, lying in a manger. At the time Jesus was born Mary and Joseph were married but the relationship was unconsummated.
Joseph, a righteous man betrothed to Mary, faced a challenging dilemma when he learned of her pregnancy. However, an angel reassured him that the child was conceived by the Holy Spirit. Joseph, trusting in divine providence, took Mary as his wife and protected her throughout her pregnancy and beyond.
Together, they embarked on a journey to Bethlehem, fulfilling a Roman census decree because Rome wanted to impose new taxes on the area. It was in the humble town of Bethlehem that Jesus was born, lying in a manger. At the time Jesus was born Mary and Joseph were married but the relationship was unconsummated.
