God the Father had one opportunity to choose one man to be father to His one Son on earth, and from the far reaches of eternity, He chose Joseph of Nazareth. That’s impressive!
Joseph, a carpenter, was betrothed to Mary, a young girl from the same town. Before they lived together, the Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary, telling her that God had chosen her to be the mother of His son.
Mary accepted, and at that, moment became the Mother of God. In a dream, an angel told Joseph, ”Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary into your home. For it is through the Holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her. She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”
When Joseph awoke, he did all the angel had said, and took Mary into his home. And Jesus was born.
Saint Joseph, it seems, represents God the Father more closely than any other person in history, other than Christ Himself. Like God the Father, Joseph had one son. Like the Father, Joseph loved Jesus and Mary fervently, chastely, and purely. Like God, Joseph protected and provided for his family.
However, Joseph was not God. Though he was chosen, he struggled with life. Though he was righteous, he faced some very difficult moments seeking to know and do God’s will. Though he was humble, he had to act with decision and valor in dangerous situations whose outcomes would affect the eternal destiny of humanity. In short, Joseph was a real man!
St. Joseph is the Patron of all Christians throughout the world. He is the Patron of a Happy Home, the Safeguard of Families, the Patron of Fathers, the Protector of Children, and the Model of Single and Married Men.
St. Joseph is the Consolation of the Poor, the Rescuer of Sinners, the Solace of the Afflicted, the Hope of the Sick, and the Patron of a Happy Death.
St. Joseph is the Model of Righteousness, the Model of Christian Workers, the Patron of Priests and Seminarians, and the Guardian of Virgins.
Pray to St. Joseph! He will faithfully intercede for you before His Son Jesus, and the Eternal Father.
Finally, today is especially special as in Rome, Pope Francis was inaugurated as our new Holy Father.
Joseph and Son, Carpenters. Help Wanted!
Dear Saint Joseph, pray for us!
God the Father had one opportunity to choose one man to be father to His one Son on earth, and from the far reaches of eternity, He chose Joseph of Nazareth. That’s impressive!
Joseph, a carpenter, was betrothed to Mary, a young girl from the same town. Before they lived together, the Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary, telling her that God had chosen her to be the mother of His son.
Mary accepted, and at that, moment became the Mother of God. In a dream, an angel told Joseph, ”Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary into your home. For it is through the Holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her. She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”
When Joseph awoke, he did all the angel had said, and took Mary into his home. And Jesus was born.
Saint Joseph, it seems, represents God the Father more closely than any other person in history, other than Christ Himself. Like God the Father, Joseph had one son. Like the Father, Joseph loved Jesus and Mary fervently, chastely, and purely. Like God, Joseph protected and provided for his family.
However, Joseph was not God. Though he was chosen, he struggled with life. Though he was righteous, he faced some very difficult moments seeking to know and do God’s will. Though he was humble, he had to act with decision and valor in dangerous situations whose outcomes would affect the eternal destiny of humanity. In short, Joseph was a real man!
St. Joseph is the Patron of all Christians throughout the world. He is the Patron of a Happy Home, the Safeguard of Families, the Patron of Fathers, the Protector of Children, and the Model of Single and Married Men.
St. Joseph is the Consolation of the Poor, the Rescuer of Sinners, the Solace of the Afflicted, the Hope of the Sick, and the Patron of a Happy Death.
St. Joseph is the Model of Righteousness, the Model of Christian Workers, the Patron of Priests and Seminarians, and the Guardian of Virgins.
Pray to St. Joseph! He will faithfully intercede for you before His Son Jesus, and the Eternal Father.
Finally, today is especially special as in Rome, Pope Francis was inaugurated as our new Holy Father.
Joseph and Son, Carpenters. Help Wanted!
Dear Saint Joseph, pray for us!
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