19 Mar 2021
Joseph, Man of Unconditional Trust
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For 19 March 2021, The Solemnity of St. Joseph, based on Matthew 1:18–21, 24
Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned to dismiss her quietly. But just when he had resolved to do this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, ‘Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.’ When Joseph awoke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him; he took her as his wife.
Scripture passage from the New Revised Standard Version Bible: Catholic Edition, copyright 1989, 1993, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
19 March 2021 @ 8:29 am
A very beautiful preaching on Joseph, often overlooked. I had never thought about the phrase, ‘Isn’t he like his father’ in relation to Joseph and Jesus’. Thank you Judith Anne. I wonder if our moments of contemplation are our dreams where God speaks to us. Blessings. Paddy
19 March 2021 @ 11:42 pm
Thanks so much Judith Ann.Josphs trust is an inspiration …..not knowing what the next step was but aware of the fact that the responsibility laid on him – being a father to Jesus was a big challenge but his trust in God was his support. Thanks. Nick Punch told me that you directed him in a Retreat. Continue your good work of preaching and directing! Peace and Blessings dear Judith.
Imelda
20 March 2021 @ 2:28 am
As always, your words are an inspiration to me. Thank you for reminding us to trust our inner experience where God dwells and speaks to us. Happy Feast Day!