But what if Jesus’ family connections were as influential as ecclesiastic fervor in setting the course for a new religion?

I want to hold up Genesis’ story of Joseph as a mirror to the story of Christ’s Passion — for it tells how God sent a man in ...

Mary stood at the foot of the cross, watching her baby boy suffer, and still trusted ...

The taxi driver wailed on the heads of Mary and Joseph with his shoe, then turned his attention to Jesus and hacked at its head until it went spinning to the ground, the footage shows. The suspect ...

God chose Joseph to be the husband of the Virgin Mary and the foster father of Jesus; he is considered the second greatest saint. He took an active part in the divine plan of redemption ...

Children, families and the faithful everywhere are invited to follow Manchester Bishop Peter Libasci in a 33-day journey ...

"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 ...

Glorious Saint Joseph, spouse of Mary, grant us your paternal protection, which we implore through the Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Oh you, whose power extends to all our needs ...

Cut to the interior of the stable as Mary nurses baby Jesus in her arms and Joseph stands over her. OISIN: Oh look at that cute little baby! Hang on, is that who I think it is? NARRATOR ...

Mary is visited by the angel Gabriel, who tells her she will bear the Son of God. Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem to take part in Herod's census, where Jesus is born.

The tax initiative reaches from Syria down to Judea and from the rulers, like Caesar and Quirinius, to the ruled, like Joseph and Mary. No one is spared. Luke doesn’t provide an exact history so much ...