New Gifts of Life

One of the reasons I don't much care for abortion is that the fetus to be born might have gifts for which the world is waiting or needing.  On this Eve of Christmas, I think of Joseph  and his decision, once he found out that his betrothed was with child.  He could have had her stoned to death, rocks crushing her head, and then the fetus would have died with her and Joseph would have been over his problem, yet within the law.  Then we would have had no Jesus.  Even the most non-believing must admit that without Jesus our economy would be tanking every winter and December 25 would be just another cold dark winter day to endure.  For us believers it is so much more.  Thank you Joseph for seeing more than a problem with Mary and her pregnancy.