Obedient (to God) and Silent
«Joseph did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home.» (Mt 1: 24)
Five "intrusive" women
"The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham." (Mt 1:1)
Intellect and Counsel
" Where was John's baptism from? Was it of heavenly or of human origin?" (Mt 21: 25)
Recognizing the Signs
«Go and tell John what you hear and see» (Mt 11: 4)
True proclaimers of Jesus
Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him (Mt 17:12)
The Moderate Will Be Vomited By Christ
"But wisdom is vindicated by her works." (Mt 11:19)
Great in humility
Of all the children born to women, there has never been anyone greater than John the Baptist. (Mt 11:11)
Not easy, but joyful
"My yoke is easy, and my burden light." (Mt 11,30)
We Are The Lost Sheep
“That not one of these little ones be lost” (Mt 18:14)
No rights, only duties
When you have done all you have been told to do, say, “We are useless servants: we have done no more than our duty.”