19/03/2024
SOLEMNITY OF ST JOSEPH, FOSTER FATHER OF JESUS AND HUSBAND OF MARY
Today is the Solemnity of St. Joseph, foster father of Jesus and husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Aside from being a responsible father and husband to Jesus and Mary, what else makes St Joseph extraordinary?
St. Joseph was a humble and faithful follower to the will of God. He embraced wholeheartedly without question God's will for him. Yes he was planning to quietly divorce Mary; however, the moment the Archangel Gabriel appeared to him in a dream and conveyed to him God’s message, he never questioned it. He humbly and quietly followed what God wanted him to do. He submitted his will to God's will that is why he loved Mary and Jesus deeply and unconditionally. He responsibly took care of them.
May we reflect on the humility of St. Joseph and compare it with our humility before God especially this time that we are facing this global pandemic. May we reflect on the submissiveness of Joseph to the will of God and compare it with our own submissiveness to the will of God. Yes, we may not comprehend everything what is happening to us right now and ultimately God's will and ways. However, may we be like St Joseph who has put his unconditional trust on God despite confusion and desperation.
May we also reflect on the sacrificial and deep love of Joseph towards Mary and Jesus and compare it with our sacrificial love towards our fellow human beings. Many are in dire need this time of calamity, may we also extend our compassion towards them.
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