Joseph, Husband and FatherAdvent 4; Matthew 1:18-25Though Joseph’s doubts might well have sired his rage,he did not choose that Mary face disgrace.He’d free her from their bond and plead his age,provide for her in some secluded place.An angel in a dream cast doubts aside:this child’s conceived by Holy Spirit’s will,so Joseph need not fear norContinue reading “Joseph, Husband and Father”
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A Frank Exchange of Views
A Frank Exchange of Views Pentecost 21, Matthew 22:15-23, Exodus 33:12-23 Both God and Jesus welcome a debate, a frank exchange of views to clear the air. When Moses talks to God, he tells it straight, and God lets go of wrath, reverts to care. The Sadducees and scribes use words to snare, but JesusContinue reading “A Frank Exchange of Views”
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