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 and for those who are traveling.
Today is the Solemnity of St. Joseph.
He did.
He wasn't a spectator. He didn't complain. He did.
It makes you wonder: am I doing the work of the Lord or am I a spectator? Am I giving of myself as God has called me to or am I complaining about what I'm asked to give? St. Joseph had to give a lot of himself to do God's will. He did.
In your day today, you will be given many opportunities to submit your will to The Lord. It will probably be in little things like calling a friend in need. It may be difficult like challenging a loved who may have turned from Our Most Loving God. Whatever the case may be, today let us be who God made us to be and let us do as God commands us to do. Take care and God Bless.
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