CATHOLIC MASS READINGS: Tuesday of the Third Week in Advent 12.18.18 – USCCB/ NABRE

“This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about. When His Mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found with child through the Holy Spirit. … the Angel of the Lord appeared to [Joseph] in a dream and said, ‘Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the Holy Spirit that this Child has been conceived in her. She will bear a Son and you are to name Him Jesus, because He will Save His people from their sins.’ … she bore a Son, and he named Him Jesus.”