He shall be called a Nazorean

“He went and dwelt in a town called Nazareth, so that what had been spoken through the prophets might be fulfilled, He shall be called a Nazorean.” (MT 2: 23)

We know how important is the place where we live. How often our decisions to move were made because of our children—to find a better place for them to live. Sometimes it was a better school; sometimes it was a better neighborhood, or maybe it was because of our friends. When St. Joseph chose a home for Our Lord, the Holy family “went and dwelt in a town called Nazareth.” From that moment He was “called a Nazorean.”

“Let the peace of Christ control your hearts; let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.” (Gospel Acclamation)