Father’s Day Through The Eyes of Art, St. Joseph and the Church
Fathers are so important in the development of their children. The Bible is clear that Fathers are to be spiritual leaders in the home and has much to say about both our earthly fathers and God our heavenly father. Psalms 103:13 As a father shows compassion to his children, so the LORD shows compassion to those who fear him. Deuteronomy 1:29-31 you have seen how the LORD your God carried you, as a man carries his son, all the way that you went until you came to this place.’ Modern sculptures and paintings of St. Joseph, emphasize his strength and protective attitude for his young wife and vulnerable infant son. A model for modern dads. continue reading