It is interesting that today’s scripture calls Joseph, the husband of Mary, a righteous person. In those troublesome times, the world needed a reflective person - one who was called by God, did God’s will, and saw the world from God’s perspective for the sake of others. Joseph becomes an interesting point for God’s love for others. Listening to an angel and clearly demonstrating a powerful act of faith, Joseph takes his wife into his home to take care of her and assist in raising the child, Jesus. His strong faith allowed God’s plan to live out the role of Jesus in our salvation.
In today’s world, we live in an age of anxiety and turbulence. On this feast of the Solemnity of St. Joseph, let us be people who give ourselves over to God’s call and exist in solidarity with all in the Franciscan tradition.
Bro. Leonard Conway, O.S.F. '71
Member, SFC Board of Trustees
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