When Jesus first said Abba, he meant Joseph. As with all fathers, the vocation of Joseph was to provide for Jesus as seamless a transition from father to Father as possible.
Category: fatherhood
Fathers, Reflect the Dignity of God’s Fatherhood
The father according to the flesh has in a particular way a share in that principle which is in a manner universal found in God. The father is the principle of generation, of education and discipline.
Reclaiming a Father’s Presence at Home
A central measure of a father’s manhood is the quality of his presence in the home.