of the human person from conception until natural death
Scripture refers to Joseph as a righteous or just man (Mt 1:19). The adjective for “just” that is used in the original Greek text of Matthew’s gospel to describe Joseph is the word dikaios (Gk. δίκαιος), which can be translated either as “just” or as “righteous”. Dikaios can be used…
The final eight days of Advent are geared toward a more direct preparation and reflection on the Nativity of Christ. It is the most sacred time of the entire Advent season. The week prior to December 25, while leading up to Christmas is a special time in the Church’s liturgical life…
Joseph, the son of Jacob prefigures a type of Joseph, the husband of Mary. Psalm 105:16-22 summarizes the important facts of the life of Joseph, vizier of Egypt. In the…
I was honored by Msgr. Tom Sullivan to be invited to give a reflection for the September 30, 2019 Novena to St. Joseph. The passage I chose to base my…
Nature and dignity 