#lamb of god

[tomicscomics]

01/05/2024

"If you cannot afford a lamb, one will be appointed to you."

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JOKE-OGRAPHY: 1. Joseph continues reading about Jewish law from his brochure (continued from last week's cartoon).  In Jewish tradition, the sacrifice for a newborn boy was typically one yearling lamb (for the sin offering) and one turtledove (for the burnt offering).  As Mary and Joseph discuss this, the Holy Spirit (a dove, but not for sacrifice) shows up to give a knowing glance at Baby Jesus.  You see, Jesus is called the "Lamb of God," and His mission is to be sacrificed for our sins, so it's ironic that His parents are required to sacrifice a lamb for HIM under Jewish law. 2. A few commenters last week were concerned about Mary and Joseph sleeping too close together in their blanket fort, as it challenges the perpetual virginity of Mary (a core Catholic belief).  I argue that Mary and Joseph are a poor married couple sleeping in a barn that's open to the cold and creatures of nature, so the chaste and honorable Joseph would probably stay near his Holy Family for their protection, instead of sleeping apart and leaving them vulnerable.  No scandal here! 3. A few commenters last week argued about the perpetual virginity of Mary (the belief that she remained a virgin after Jesus's birth; a belief held by the early Church even before the Bible was canonized).  I just wanted to say that I'm thrilled and honored that my comics appeal to people of all religions, including other Christian denominations.  It moves me every time I get a comment from someone who isn't Catholic but loves my work.  That said, I AM Catholic, so please understand that my comics follow the canon of Catholicism when I can help it.  No hard feelings.  Of course, you're all welcome to continue giving me suggestions and debating in the comments (good-naturedly, of course).  I've learned so much by listening and looking into your apologetics.

[pierrelouisauvray]

[apple-blossom-jeans]

by Francisco Ribalta, 1620

[renaissancecowboy]

agnus dei, francisco de zurbarán

[bonbongraham]

[hellenicrisis]

Behold, the Lamb of God,

Who cleanses this world of sin.

He who chose to receive a crown of thorns,

So that we may be crowned with his love.

He is beaten, he is whipped, he is crucified;

He is risen.

[wiirocku]

John 1:29 (NKJV) - The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!

[airitree]

“Ewe Crying”

Oil paint on Gesso Board

[dramoor]

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GIFT OF MARY "Jesus, my sweet Lamb, that my heart might be your cradle. I hold Him and will not let Him go because I chose Him for all my Good." ~Lataille

[angeltreasure]

Agnus by Konstantin Korobov

[dollygarden]

And it consumes me like fire...

[ruinedholograms]

HEALTH

[emprcaesar]

I HAVE SOMETHING INAPPROPRIATE TO SAY ✋

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[satnindolle]

[tinyshe]

[tygerland]

Hieronymus Bosch St. John the Baptist in the Wilderness. 1489. Oil on oak panel: 48 × 40 cm (19 × 16 in).