Visit the homepage for more information. Q: What is the first representation of Mary's betrothal to Joseph? A: The earliest extant representations of Mary's betrothal with Joseph both in East and West ...

St. Joseph is the perfect model of listening to the Lord and quietly putting his word and plan into action, Pope Francis said ...

When Joseph discovered Mary's pregnancy, he said, "his love is harshly put to the test." Instead of terminating the betrothal ...

“Joseph does not utter a word” in the face of this divine manifestation. “He trusts in God and obeys”. He, who “enters the scene in the Gospel of Matthew as Mary’s betrothed”, when he “discovers ...

Reflecting on the Gospel of St. Matthew, the Holy Father said people can learn from the righteous St. Joseph, who was always ...

There is something about the mother-child bond that holds even after death. This fact makes it easier to consider all the ...

Q: How could Mary be engaged if she vowed virginity for herself? A: The explanation of the engagement to Joseph is primarily of socio-cultural nature. Jewish custom suggests prearranged betrothal and ...

At the general audience in the Paul VI Hall the appeal for the region of North Kivu, the region of the Democratic Republic of ...

"8 "It is only natural that the Church rejoice as one contemplates the modest home of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. We read in the hymn from Matins on the feast of the Holy Family: ‘It is pleasing to ...

A California family's unshaken faith emerged in the form of a lone statue of The Virgin Mary — untouched by the relentless flames of southern California's wildfires — her resilience amid the ...

Credit: Vatican Media Though St. Joseph’s love was “harshly put to the test” after discovering the pregnancy of Mary, the Holy ... his life and that of his betrothed,” the Pope said.

"It was remarkable how everything had gotten fried, but the statue of The Virgin Mary and another statue of Saint Joseph were in perfect condition," Peter Halpin said. "Obviously, they were a ...