Worship

Service 28 December 2025

Matthew 2:13-23: This month’s celebrations of Advent and Christmas quickly give way to a fearful Gospel story. Mary, Joseph, and Jesus become refugees, fleeing Herod’s violent fear of losing power. Their vulnerability contrasts sharply with Herod’s destructive response to fear of losing. Our own community, shaken by recent tragedy, understands this atmosphere. This reading shows that while Herod trusted his own strength, the Holy Family trusted God’s plan. Their powerless escape becomes the path of God’s promise and hope. As we end 2025, we are invited to face our fears by holding onto the vulnerable Christ.