As we approach the Nativity of Jesus next Monday, we focus on Joseph, who accepted his role as husband of Mary despite her "mysterious" pregnancy. A bold move, a generous and faith-filled move. Matthew calls him a "righteous man" (Mt 1: 19), but we see him also as a man of quiet strength, deep faith and trust, reassured by the message of an angel and, like his spouse, responding with a yes shown by his actions. We do not hear a word from him, yet he obeys and does what is asked of him, even to giving the name, Jesus (Yahweh saves) to the boy as directed by the angel.
He serves as a model for us who fret and worry over much less monumental assignments or requests that stretch us beyond what we deem our limits. Would that our relationship with God were as strong; what further good could we accomplish with such obedience, trust and faith? Saint Joseph, give us your strength, your quiet willingness to accept and DO "the impossible."
Bro, Rene
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