Friday, March 19, 2021

Feast of St. Joseph

PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - Uprightness, Obedience and Courage

MATTHEW 1:16 , 18-21, 24

16and Jacob the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom Jesus was born, who is called Christ.

18Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child of the Holy Spirit;

19and her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly.

20But as he considered this, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit;

21she will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins." 24When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him; he took his wife,

Reflection by: Abyong Calo: Lay missionary/brother-Servants of the Word. Regional Director for Mega Manila and International missions (UAE and Singapore)-Ang Lingkod ng Panginoon. Licensed Electrical Engineer.