Christ came about. When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found with child through the holy Spirit. Joseph her husband, since he was a righteous man, yet unwilling [...] Such was his intention when, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the holy [...] with child and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel,” which means “God is with us.” When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home. He had
"When Joseph awoke, he did what the angel had commanded him and took his wife with him." (Mt 1 : 24) This phrase in the Gospel speaks volumes about the harmony between Joseph and Mary. The Fiat of Mary [...] Mary receives an announcement (Lk 1: 26-38) and so does Joseph (Mt 1: 18-25). After a short dialogue with the Angel, Mary gives her assent. Joseph first thinks of parting ways with Mary until the angel [...] and irrevocable, we find a woman: the Virgin of Nazareth."(2) And this about Joseph, on August 15, 1989: "The just man (Joseph), who carried with him all the heritage of the old covenant, was also made to
Saint Joseph teaches us Strength Day 6: Saint Joseph teaches us Confidence Day 7: Saint Joseph teaches us the Value of Family Life Day 8: Saint Joseph teaches us the Spirit of Work Day 9: Saint Joseph teaches [...] Program: Day 1: Saint Joseph teaches us Silence Day 2: Saint Joseph teaches us to live by Faith Day 3: Saint Joseph teaches us to listen to the Divine Word Day 4: Saint Joseph Teaches us to join the Divine [...] Sisters of Mater Dei, community of "Saint Joseph, spouse of Mary", sanctuary of Cotignac (Var, France). Why pray a Novena to Saint Joseph? On December 8, 1870, St. Joseph was declared “Patron of the Universal
that at Nazareth Jesus was obedient to Joseph and Mary (cf. Lk 2:51). This dependence shows us that Jesus was receptive, open to the teaching of his mother and Joseph, who also carried out their task by virtue [...] count on the paternal figure of Joseph, a just man (cf. Mt 1:19), who provided the necessary balance in the educational activity. Carrying out his role as father, Joseph co operated with his wife in making [...] maturity of the Saviour of humanity. By later introducing him to the hard work of the carpenter, Joseph enabled Jesus to be involved in the world of work and social life. The few elements that the Gospel
along with blessings for her fertility. Joseph and Mary’s betrothal can be explained according to these institutions. Mary had been promised in marriage to Joseph. He hadn’t taken her to his home, or more [...] the “promised in marriage” was exempt from military service. They had not yet lived together, when Joseph realized that Mary was expecting a baby Betrothal ended, either by the breach of contract between
The very center of the theme "Life in Nazareth" is Jesus. The Nicene Creed affirms: "I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God,
Christ can help in our understanding of the unusual virginal marriage of Mary and Joseph. The marriage of Mary and Joseph testifies that God's Covenant with His people has genealogically realized itself [...] by God to this love." Jesus is the only child of Mary and Joseph, and this miracle cannot repeat itself. The celestial union of Mary and Joseph is an act that prevents all others. [1] Philo of Alexandria [...] A biblical reflection on the virginal marriage of Mary and Joseph should not stem from their persons but from the person of Jesus, the Word incarnate and Divine Messiah. The unreproducible novelty of Christ
In 1974, Paul VI restored the calendar of celebrations of the Virgin Mary, in his apostolic exhortation Marialis cultus. The Catholic liturgy has a certain gradation, marking some degrees of importanc
