Jesus’ habit was to go to Jerusalem for festivals and to visit the Temple; his family had always done this, however, as his mission expanded, going to Jerusalem became increasingly dangerous. Mary always supported Jesus, knowing many things she stored up in the secret of her heart. At the wedding feast in Cana in GalileeContinue reading “#8 Festivals in Jerusalem”
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#4 Nazareth
Mary thought she’d have a quiet life When they return to Israel, Joseph after having another dream decides it is too risky to live in Jerusalem (where they had been living originally) and he takes the family up to Galilee. They settle in Nazareth where Joseph starts up a carpentry business. Mary thinks she’ll adaptContinue reading “#4 Nazareth”
#12 Jesus and his brothers
It emerges how obscurity in Galilee was a wise option when Jesus started his ministry. Jesus chose the time to go to Jerusalem publically when the time was right. Jesus, as the youngest of nine children, had quite a few problems with his immediate family as all of us do. His older brothers were oftenContinue reading “#12 Jesus and his brothers”
#10 Conclusion: Who were the brothers and sisters of Jesus?
St Jerome thought that the brothers of Jesus were first cousins. The Biblical texts do not indicate this since cousins have a separate set of parents of their own. What is recounted is that Mary was always going round with the brothers of Jesus, in other words playing the role of mother towards them andContinue reading “#10 Conclusion: Who were the brothers and sisters of Jesus?”
#9 Who were the apostles and who were the brothers of Jesus?
Firstly, ‘Judas son of James’ is always distinguished from Judas Iscariot – this is understandable since Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus. The gospels of Matthew and Mark call ‘Judas son of James’ by his nickname Thaddeus. This is because the name Judas became tarnished by its association to betrayal. The gospel writers do not want usContinue reading “#9 Who were the apostles and who were the brothers of Jesus?”
#5 It All Gets Hectic
Jesus started his ministry in Capernaum beside the lake called the Sea of Galilee. First he called four fishermen who were brothers and cousins of each other. Later he called a diverse bunch of other disciples to make up the twelve. He starts to teach the people on the shores of the lake, and soonContinue reading “#5 It All Gets Hectic”
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