Their governor said, "Pay your tax!"

Our governor says, "Wear your masks!"

The Holy Family (just like us)

were people of their day.

 

Both Joe and Mary were confined

by regulations of the time.

There were no halos on their heads.

They were like you and me.

 

And that's what makes the "Good News" good.

The baby born midst hay and wood

came to a world of average Joes

to demonstrate God's love.

 

In Jesus' parents I see me.

Just as I am (without one plea)

except a prayer to trust God's plan

when prone to fear and stress.

 

It's helps to know they understand

when I draw near my "Bethlehem"

without a room and most inclined

to question what to do.

 

That average Joe who paid his tax

and those like me who wear a mask

have much in common. We are they

for whom the Savior came.