6. St Joseph and the Christ Child
“We have found the one about whom Moses in the Law and also the Prophets wrote – Jesus the son of Joseph, from Nazareth.” (John 1:45)
The Nativity (Luke 2:1-20)
According to St. Luke's gospel, Mary and Joseph travelled to Bethlehem, where Jesus was born in a humble stable. Angels announced his birth to shepherds, who came to worship him.
Judah, the lion and leader
6th December “The scepter shall not depart from Judah nor the mace from between his feet, until it comes to whom it belongs, and the obedience of the peoples is his.” (Genesis 49:10) Judah was one of the twelve sons of Jacob and we find his story
Joseph’s life in Egypt (Genesis 39:1-45:28)
Joseph, sold into slavery in Egypt, used his gift of interpreting dreams to advise Pharaoh about a coming famine. Eventually, his brothers came to Egypt seeking food, leading to an emotional family reunion.
The Life of St Joseph (Matthew 1:18-2:23)
St Joseph is probably best-known for his key role in the Nativity, but there are several other episodes recorded in the gospels that tell us more about his life.
Joseph is betrayed by his brothers (Genesis 37:1-36)
Joseph was the favourite son of Jacob, which caused jealousy among his brothers. They sold him into slavery in Egypt, where he later rose to power. The betrayal of Joseph was later reflected in the betrayal of Jesus.
Joseph’s Life in Egypt (Genesis 39:1 – 41:57)
This remarkable ‘Joseph’ window tells almost the entire story of the lives of both Joseph and St Joseph, the foster-father of Christ. Various events from the life of Joseph are paired with similar events in the later life of St Joseph. This is be
The Death of Joseph (Genesis 50:22-26)
Joseph died in Egypt, surrounded by his family. On his deathbed, Joseph asked that his remains be taken back to his homeland.