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Jun 21, 2024 · Saint Joseph, Jesus’ earthly father and the spouse of the Virgin Mary. He is the patron saint of the universal church in Roman Catholicism, and his life is recorded in the Gospels, particularly Matthew and Luke. Learn more about the life, genealogy, legends, and veneration of Saint Joseph.
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1 day ago · Together with the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Child Jesus, Joseph is one of the three members of the Holy Family; since he only appears in the birth narratives of the Gospels, Jesus is depicted as a child when with him.
Jun 10, 2024 · Matthew and Luke provide us with select details from Jesus’ Infancy and early years. The former speaks of the Roman census that brought the Holy Family to Bethlehem, the Nativity, the adoration of the Magi, the flight into Egypt, and the return to Nazareth.
Jun 29, 2024 · The Holy Family. There’s the answer. February is traditionally dedicated in the Church to the Holy Family. This month-dedication traces back to the 17th century. But how much do we remember or hear that today? This February we should restore that devotion.
Jun 29, 2024 · The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph provides every family an inspiration and model to follow. Scripture and Tradition tell us only bits and pieces of the three decades that Jesus spent with His family.
Jun 27, 2024 · Immaculate Conception Parish in Worcester, Mass., shared a powerful image on social media providing a glimpse of the reality behind this journey. The post caption reads, “It is worth reflecting on the trip that Joseph and Mary had to take from their hometown in Nazareth to Bethlehem.
Jun 27, 2024 · Since the early days of Christianity, Biblical scholars and theologians have offered varying interpretations of the meaning and significance of the gold, frankincense and myrrh that the magi presented to Jesus, according to the Gospel of Matthew (2:11). These valuable items were standard gifts to honor a king or deity in the ancient world: gold ...
