Wednesday, 1 May 2013

St. Joseph and the Truth

I like the little dog here.
There are a lot of false stories concerning Joseph. We only need what is in the Scriptures.

He was obedient and obviously had a relationship with God.

He listened to God and God's Messengers.

He reacted quickly to God's Will in his life.

He was righteous, following the Law and sensitive to the Law of Moses.

He learned a craft as a boy and was diligent in his work. He taught his Foster Son well.

He obeyed the rules of Judaism, as seen on the Feast of the Purification or Presentation of Christ in the Temple. He also went up to Jerusalem with his family.

He was a Protector of his wife and his Foster Son.

We need to concentrate on the Scriptures and not on spurious tales.

St. Jospeh, the Worker, pray for us today in our work and play and prayer.