BLESSED IS THE FRUIT OF... WHAT?

Since time immemorial, women have been the recipients of congratulatory messages upon childbirth. The idea is that, the woman carried the baby for nine months and went through the terrible life-and-death ordeal of bringing a new life into the world. Women are also known to be more caring than men. Therefore if any appreciation is due, it must go to the woman.

Recently, "Blessed is the fruit of thy womb" is becoming popular among Christians who wish to congratulate an expectant mother or women in general. This expression comes from Angel Gabriel's greeting to Mary when the former was sent by God to the latter. Mary was to be the human mother and carrier of the Savior of the world, Jesus Christ. The father was not going to be Joseph, her betrothed, but rather, God. Therefore, Joseph the Carpenter had no hand - or testicles - in the conception of Jesus Christ. Hence, "Blessed is the fruit of thy womb" as greeting to Mary was reasonable.

However, before and after Jesus, men have always contributed the other half of what will become a human being later. But interestingly, men are not congratulated for their immense contribution. I'm sure that if Joseph had been involved in the making of Jesus Christ, the greetings would have come differently to include and appreciate his effort. I'm sure men would be proud to say, "Blessed is the seed of my testicles!" as women proudly proclaim blessings on their wombs.

Remember to congratulate a man today and tell him, "Blessed is the fruit of your testicles!"

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