Warned in a dream (χρηματισθεντες κατ' οναρ). The verb means to transact business (χρηματιζω from χρημα, and that from χραομα, to …

Warned of God, etc. This was done, undoubtedly, because if they had given Herod precise information about where he was, it would have been…

Being warned of God — Following the order of events, it seems probable that after paying homage on the evening of their arrival, t…

When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his …

St. Augustine of Hippo: The wicked Herod, now made cruel by fear, is determined to commit a horrific deed. But how could he trap…

This second dream (cf. 1:20) mentions no angel. Perhaps Joseph and the Magi compared notes and saw their danger amid their fear and uncertainty; th…

Being warned of God in a dream
It is likely they made a short stay at Bethlehem, might lodge there a night; at least…

What joy these wise men felt upon seeing this star, no one knows as well as those who, after a long and melancholy night of temptation and desertio…

Above, the Evangelist set forth one motive of the Wise Men, namely, Herod’s persuasion. Here he gives another motive of the Wise Men for seeking Ch…