Magnificent Joseph
Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Father Steve speaks upon the role of Joseph in Jesus’ life and our lives . (Fr.…
Joseph
Was Mary of the House of David or just Joseph?
When we look at the genealogy of Jesus provided in the Gospel of Matthew, we find that it traces the lineage of Jesus from Abraham…
Why did Joseph decide to divorce Mary quietly and then change his mind?
When Joseph finds out that Mary is pregnant, it must have been a terrible surprise. They were betrothed, but had not yet lived as husband…
Was Joseph a deadbeat dad?
Question: Was Joseph a deadbeat dad? What happened to Joseph after Jesus’ birth? Though the Gospels don’t say much about Joseph in general, there is…
The Grittier Side of Advent
It’s a little more than a week into Advent 2011 and I’ve managed to write two posts for this Alternative Advent blog. The first was…
Did St Joseph leave Mary after Jesus entered public life?
From canonical scriptures, we simply do not know what happens to St. Joseph after Jesus is found in the Temple at the age of 12. …
