Parents are ‘the first representatives of God for man.’ (CCC 239) That means God intentionally chose one man—one man in all of human history—to ‘represent’ fatherhood to Jesus. In choosing Joseph, God was careful to choose a man who would not ‘disfigure the face of fatherhood’ on God’s behalf. Joseph, then, is more than a […]
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Join Us for Advent Meditations with Saints
Imagine for a moment what it would be like for a woman of Mary’s purity to invite you into her heart, only to expect that same depths of purity from you in return. Joseph would’ve needed heroic courage to stay committed to virtue to love Mary on her terms. Imagine for a moment what it […]
Should Christians Observe Hanukkah?
Inside: A step-by-step Candle Lighting Guide and Scriptures for each night. Enter into the FULLNESS of all Christ gave us in this Miracle Season of Light!
Advent: Pondering the Light of Hope
WISE MEN STILL FIND JESUS NEAR HIS MOTHER She who conceived the Light of the World, received also the HOPE of Salvation. Like Bishop Barron explains of today’s reading, “Advent is the season of waiting. We place ourselves in the position of those who, over the centuries, waited for the coming of the Messiah. With […]