The Feast of St. Joseph
Joseph, son of
David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived of
her is of the Holy Spirit. (Matthew
1.20)
We are often confronted in the gospels with characters
that are willing to go against the grain, to take that unheard of stance, and
lead with inner strength. They are
courageous, hopeful, and not at all concerned about what others think. This was Saint Joseph. A good Jewish man, who knew what the law and
customs required. Yet, Joseph lived his
life in such a way that allowed him to go beyond the predictable. Prayer, simple living, focus, right
relationship, inherent goodness, a strong desire to know and serve God – what did
Joseph possess that gave him these extraordinary gifts of listening and leading?
As we move through Lent, what a gift we have in our
brother Joseph. What did he have and
what do we have that allows for that transformed response, that alternative
reply full of love, justice, peace, and hope?
Peggy Ryan, OP Whitefish Bay, WI
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