TODAYS REFLECTION, Solemnity of Saint Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary, SAT MAR 19 ( 2 Sam 7: 4-17, 12-4a, 16, Rm 4:13, 16-18, 22, Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a ).
Friends, God has a wonderful plan of salvation (Eph 1:9-10). For example, St. Joseph's part in God's plan was to be the foster-father of Jesus and husband of Mary (Mt 1:20ff) Today is the solemnity of Saint Joseph, the husband of Mary and the earthly father of Jesus. He was the man that Mary, the mother of Jesus, had chosen to spend the rest of her life with, and he, in turn, had chosen her.
The Gospel tells us Joseph was a righteous man. He was compelled to do what was right according to the Law, yet, he loved Mary. I imagined he prayed about this for a while, I can see him being mad at God, asking God “Why this? We had such a wonderful relationship, we had so many dreams together…” And God listened to Joseph. Joseph decided he was not going to expose Mary publicly, but he was going to leave her quietly.
Beloved, Joseph had cultivated a deep relationship with God throughout his life and was open to receive God’s gift of being the person who would help educate Jesus, the Messiah. In this relationship, Joseph was not in control and this was fine because he trusted the One in control. Friends during this remaining Lent season and the coming Easter season, let’s pray for an open and trusting heart. Let’s pray for the courage to receive God’s gifts openheartedly and with gratitude the way Joseph did. May the fear and love of God fill our hearts. Wishing you Saturday blessings.
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