Joseph both grasps and is grasped by Jesus, since grace involves God’s action and our response. Mary sits on the bed, her hand also on St. Joseph. Her expression is calm.

For Catholics, Joseph is the second-greatest saint after Mary, because only she knew, loved and served Jesus more than Joseph. In 1870, Pope Pius IX declared Joseph the patron saint of the entire ...

Jesus was born of a virgin named Mary, who is also called the 'Mother of God." Mary was young — no more than 16-years old. She was engaged and lived in a city of Galilee called Nazareth.

They recognized Jesus as God’s child, not theirs. Mary and Joseph held an advantage over other parents then and now: They knew their son had been conceived by God, who was his real father, and ...

Detail of painting "The Presentation of Christ in the Temple" by Giovanni di Paolo, circa 1435 ... The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. December 27, 2020. Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 ...

This Sunday's readings show hospitality to strangers remains an important part of life. We should be attentive to our guest, Jesus, when we hear his Word, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior.

Jesus, Mary and Joseph: Pastors share 2020 Christmas joy. Updated: Dec. 24, 2020, 10:18 a.m. ... Christ Jesus, and that in some way, out of your love for that gift, ...

Mary gave Jesus his life and Joseph made it secure in the face of fierce threats. The redemption of the world depended on their full cooperation at this crucial time in the young Messiah’s life.

Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus flee to Egypt. On their way to Egypt, they stop to eat and rest. In a scene that—as far as I’m aware—does not appear in the Bible, Herod’s men catch up to Mary ...

Vatican City, Dec 27, 2020 / 06:45 am. Pope Francis urged families across the world Sunday to look to Jesus, Mary, and Joseph for "sure inspiration." ...

A Christmas nativity scene depicts Jesus, Mary, and Joseph separated and caged, as if asylum seekers detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, at Claremont United Methodist Church on ...