But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his …

Glossa Ordinaria: Joseph was not disobedient to the angelic warning, but "he arose, and took the young Child and his mothe…

This fourth dream and third mention of the “angel of the Lord” (v.19) continues the divine initiative in preserving and guiding the Child. Although…

And he arose and took the young child and his mother
He exactly conformed in every circumstance to the orders given …

Egypt may serve to sojourn in, or take shelter in, for a while, but not to dwell in. Christ was sent to the lost sheep of the house of Israel; to t…

It was discu ed above how the Wise Men bore witne to Christ being born; now, however, it is discu ed how the Holy Innocents bear witne , not by spe…