Today is March 19, 2024. Today is The Festival of Joseph, Guardian of Our Lord. This passage from the Gospel of St. Matthew is read on this day. This can also be read from December 18-24 as we all prepare for Christmas.
I like your emphasis on the naming of the child. It's clearly an essential part of the story. More important than details about Jesus's genetic father is, perhaps? Says the angel to Joseph: whatever you do, don't fail to give the child his proper name. Fascinating that so much meaning is attributed to it.
Biblical names have so much meaning! It can usually clue us in as readers to the role the individual will play or a hallmark of the individual’s personality.
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Today is March 19, 2024. Today is The Festival of Joseph, Guardian of Our Lord. This passage from the Gospel of St. Matthew is read on this day. This can also be read from December 18-24 as we all prepare for Christmas.
I like your emphasis on the naming of the child. It's clearly an essential part of the story. More important than details about Jesus's genetic father is, perhaps? Says the angel to Joseph: whatever you do, don't fail to give the child his proper name. Fascinating that so much meaning is attributed to it.
Biblical names have so much meaning! It can usually clue us in as readers to the role the individual will play or a hallmark of the individual’s personality.