Fr. Patrick Briscoe, O.P., on Sahping Our Hearts, with St. Joseph, in Nazareth

"Nazareth is located between Bethlehem and Jerusalem. Not on a map. Geographically, Nazareth is North of Jerusalem, situated 150 kilometers (about 100 miles) away, while Bethlehem lies to the South.

"Nonetheless, Nazareth sits spiritually between Bethlehem and Jerusalem. Why? 

"Bethlehem, the city of David, the birthplace of Jesus teaches the lessons of simplicity and docility. . . . Jerusalem, where Jesus spends his final days and ultimately offers his life on the cross, teaches the lessons of charity, of the loving mercy of God poured out for our redemption. 

"And between these lessons, between these cities there is Nazareth.

"At Nazareth, the link between the cities is forged. . . ."

In a recent commentary, Father Patrick Briscoe, O.P., reflected on how our hearts are shaped each day by "the virtues we pursue, living our lives in Nazareth."

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Aleteia: Fr. Patrick Briscoe, OP: Shaping the heart in Nazareth, under Joseph's care (2 MAY 21)