nations; a light of revelation for the Gentiles and glory for your people Israel." (Lk 2:32) Mary and Joseph are astounded when Simeon proclaims Jesus as a "light of revelation for the Gentiles". Mary, instead [...] with reference to the prophecy of the sword that would pierce her heart, says nothing. Together with Joseph, she accepts in silence those mysterious words which predict a deeply sorrowful trial and give the
the first order to publish a spiritual literature dedicated to St. Joseph, known as the "Josephina" (Mysteries of the Glorious St. Joseph) published by Bernardino de Laredo in Seville in 1535. Saint Maximilian
her heart to meditate on them.’ (Lk 2:19; 51) On this feast of Saint Joseph, let us contemplate the Old Testament patriarch Joseph, son of Jacob, who, when he was recognized in Egypt by his brothers who [...] the words of incomprehension: ‘Why have you done this to us?’ Blessed be the Virgin Mary and St. Joseph who sanctify our dazedness: ‘They did not understand what he was saying to them…’ (Lk 2:50) But if
of Roman peace (Pax Romana). She pauses her work and thinks about her engagement to this man named Joseph. The archangel Gabriel interrupts her quiet thoughts. He announces to Mary: "The holy Spirit will [...] called holy, the Son of God (Lk 1:35)." Mary understands that she will become pregnant, but not by Joseph, and that the child's name will be Jesus. She responds to the archangel's announcement by accepting [...] Jerusalem? Why now? I have a better plan, Gabriel: How about in a year's time when I am married to Joseph? Why propose such a dangerous plan to me? Do you want to have me stoned, Gabriel? You know that any
marriage of Joseph and Mary was the work of Heaven itself. They were both chosen by God's wisdom, formed for each other by God's command, and united to each other by God's Spirit. St. Joseph, more blessed
1994, Mary, Queen of the Rosary and Peace, as well as the Three Sacred Hearts of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, appeared to Edson and his mother, Maria do Carmo, in Itapiranga, a municipality in Brazil. On May [...] January 31, 2010, he formally authorized the devotion to the Three Sacred Hearts of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Here are some excerpts from Mary's messages given on May 15, 2013 to the two seers: “Pray for the
appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Rise, take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you. Herod is going to search for the child to destroy him.” Joseph rose and took [...] couples pray at the Milk Grotto The Holy Family’s Flight into Egypt was prompted by an Angel visiting Joseph in a dream and warning him that King Herod would seek out to harm the newborn Baby Jesus in order
she returned and lived there with Jesus and Joseph, who worked to earn their daily bread. But what was the bread that nourished the faith of Mary and Joseph? It was the sacrament of the moment. But what
to God through all the daily tasks she performed: looking after the house, the garden, supporting Joseph in his work, bringing up Jesus, praying in the home and synagogue, sharing her life with friends [...] a Child who would become the Savior of the World! Thus, surrounded by the loving care of Mary and Joseph for the first thirty years of His life on earth (his ‘hidden life’), the Word of God made flesh grew
she returned and lived there with Jesus and Joseph, who worked to earn their daily bread. But what was the bread that nourished the faith of Mary and Joseph? It was the sacrament of the moment. But what
