Jesus is Obedient to Mary and Joseph

• What does obedience involve?

  Following a rule and recognizing the authority of another person
• What is the Latin origin of the word obedience?

  It involves listening to someone
• What are the components of the Latin word for obedience?

  Ob- (to/toward/on/over) + audire (to hear/listen)
• Why is obedience considered integral to Benedictine spirituality?

  It is an essential part of personal and spiritual growth
• What command does the Rule of St. Benedict begin with?

  Listen
• How are obedience and humility related?

  They go together and are essential for growth
• What example did Jesus leave us throughout His childhood?

  An example of humility and obedience
• What does Exodus 20:12 instruct us to do?

  Honor your father and mother for a long life
• Where can we find the obedience of Christ discussed in the Church teachings?

  In the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC, 532)
• What was the significance of Christ's obedience in His hidden life?

  It inaugurated His work of restoring what Adam's disobedience destroyed
• In which Gospels are the Infancy Narratives found?

  Matthew and Luke
• How many important events from Jesus' childhood are recorded in both Gospels?

  Only a few important events
• What is one of the post-Nativity events recorded in Matthew?

  The Epiphany
• What is another post-Nativity event recorded in Matthew?

  The Flight into Egypt
• What event does Matthew record that involves the killing of infants?

  The Massacre of the Infants
• What is the last post-Nativity event recorded in Matthew?

  The Return from Egypt
• What is one of the post-Nativity events recorded in Luke?

  The Visit of the Shepherds
• What event does Luke record that involves Jesus' naming?

  The Circumcision and Naming of Jesus
• What is another post-Nativity event recorded in Luke?

  The Presentation of the Child Jesus
• What event does Luke record that involves Jesus at a young age?

  Child Jesus in the Temple
• Who is St. Joseph in relation to Jesus?

  Foster Father of Jesus
• What is St. Joseph's relationship to the Blessed Virgin Mary?

  Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary
• What is St. Joseph's lineage?

  A descendant of King David
• What was St. Joseph's trade?

  A carpenter
• What is notable about St. Joseph's words in the Gospels?

  Not a single word from St. Joseph was recorded
• How is St. Joseph presented in the Gospels?

  As a man of action
• How is St. Joseph described in terms of his character?

  As a just and righteous man
• What characterizes St. Joseph's life?

  His humble, silent fidelity to Jesus and His Mother
• How is St. Joseph described in terms of his work ethic?

  As an industrious and hard-working man
• How did Joseph and Mary show obedience to God?

  • Saying their YES to the will of God through an angel’s message
  • Following both civil and religious laws:
  • Civil Law: Joseph registered for the census with Mary in Bethlehem
  • Religious Law: Circumcised and named Jesus 8 days after His birth
  • Religious Law: Presented Jesus to the Temple 40 days after His birth