Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24a
Jacob was the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary. Of her was born Jesus who is called the Christ.
Now this is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about. When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found with child through the Holy Spirit. Joseph her husband, since he was a righteous man, yet unwilling to expose her to shame, decided to divorce her quietly. Such was his intention when, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the Holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her. She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins." When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home.
Dawg's thought:
Today's prayer intention is for a special intention.
Today is the Solemnity of St. Joseph.
St. Joseph has been someone whom I've contemplated recently. Here is a man who was called to be the earthly father of Jesus Christ and husband of Mary, Mother of God. That's intimidating!
Yet, it's also humbling that God Himself would entrust His childhood to a man such as St. Joseph, who scripture calls "a righteous man." In reading today's reading, he was righteous because he was willing to cooperate with God and obediently follow Our Lord's will despite not understanding. For me, it's hard enough to follow God's commands even when I understand why. Regardless of understanding, we must be willing to follow with will of God in humility. Take care and God Bless.
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