So much of life seems to be defined by impersonal forces beyond our control. Is there any order in the chaos?

The Christmas narratives reveal that Mary and Joseph experienced hardship at many levels – just as we do. And from Mary and Joseph’s perspective, it would have seemed that there was little meaning in all they had to go through. With hindsight and the help of the gospels, it is possible for us to see what they went through with greater understanding. And as we do this, it brings our own struggles and mission into perspective.