Her husband Joseph; being a man of honour and wanting to spare her publicity, decided to divorce her informally.
Mt.1:19
Mary is honoured today because of her yes to becoming the mother of Jesus. Her yes drew out a yes from an essential second player in the drama of God's incarnation, Joseph.
Very little is written about Joseph but what is recorded says a lot; "Being a man of honour". Oh, that these five words could be said about me. Honour is the quality of not only knowing, but doing what is morally right.
As a tree is defined by its fruit, the character of Joseph is revealed by his wife, by his son. The Holy Family reflects the character of the man.
Fatherhood is a blessed and scared role given to me. Jesus, help me be a man of honour as I father my family.
Saint Joseph, please pray for me.
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