Who made it possible for Jesus to be born and live the life he lived? God? Mary? Joseph?  Its a bit of a paradox but God certainly had the ‘lead role’ in bringing it about. But God also intended for man to play a part. Mary responded to God’s call. Joseph willingly assumed a socially uncomfortable role by keeping the engagement with Mary and then adopting ‘her son’.  As God directed each of these players, the “Jesus Story” took shape and the parallels in Jesus life benefit us today.