“Fathering” the Word of God – Part II

Saturday in the 3rd Week of Advent: Judges 13:2-7, 24-25a, Luke 1:5-25. On the heels of yesterday’s reflection of St. Joseph’s righteousness and exemplary acceptance of God’s plan for him, today’s readings give us the stories of two other scriptural fathers, 1,100 years apart, with stunning parallels. Neither father accepts …

The Back-Seat Servitude of Fatherhood

Friday in the 3rd Week of Advent: Jeremiah 23:5-8, Matthew 1:18-25. Today’s readings provide us with further prophecy about the coming Messiah, but from Jeremiah rather than the Advent-friendly Isaiah. Jeremiah gives a unique name for Christ the Messiah: The Lord Our Righteousness. At least most translations phrase it this …

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