Why Did Joseph Decide to Divorce Mary Quietly and Then Change His Mind?
When Mary became pregnant with Jesus, it was surely a terrible shock to Joseph. Though he and Mary were betrothed, meaning they had given public…
holy family
I’ve heard some priests say Jesus was born in a stable while others have said he was born in a cave. Which was it?
It is Luke’s Gospel that gives us the famous picture of the newborn babe wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger (Lk 2:1-20).…
Did Mary eventually have sex with Joseph?
According to Church tradition, no. Mary remained a virgin her entire life. This belief is reflected in numerous early Church writings. The Protoevangelium of James,…
The God-Adopter
As Christmas Day draws closer and crèche scenes start to pop up in New York City, I inevitably begin to think about the Holy Family.…