Have you ever noticed that many Christmas cards have beautiful pictures of Mary and the Baby Jesus, but St. Joseph is nowhere to be seen? Why is it that St. Joseph is so often over-looked in the nativity scene? There is so much to learn from St. Joseph that it is a shame to take so little notice of him, especially during Advent. Here are some pictures and thoughts about St. Joseph’s Advent I’ve been sharing with my kids.
One of the beautiful things I relish about our Catholic Church is how we celebrate the Liturgical year. This year, I love how the end of the Easter Season overlaps with the month of May, the month dedicated to honoring Our Blessed Mother. Surely this is part of God’s plan. He wants us to look to Mary, who willingly suffered with her Son every step of the Passion, and thus played a key role in the redemption of mankind. Mary is our co-redemtrix and our Queen, and it is right that we give her our honor and praise.
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