2 Samuel 7:4-5, 12-14, 16 / Romans 4:13, 16-18, 22 / Matthew 1: 16, 18-21 or Luke 2:41-51
St. Joseph is certainly one of the great saints of the Church.
He is also known by many eminent titles like “Patron and Guardian of the Church”, “Patron of the dying”, “Patron of priests, husbands and fathers”.
He is also the “Patron of workers” and his feast-day on the 1st May is often celebrated with processions and “high” Masses.
But the title of “Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary” is the most profound.
That’s because it tells of who St. Joseph is, it tells about his faith, his character and integrity, and his calling to be the husband of Mary and guardian of the child Jesus.
Although the gospels did not have any quotes or sayings of St. Joseph, the title of “Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary” says it all.
St. Joseph was a man of honour and also a man of faith.
His faith leads him to trust in the Lord’s calling to accept Mary as his wife and to care and protect mother and child.
His faith was expressed in his actions and in his commitment to God and to Mary and Jesus.
May our faith, our words and our actions also express our trust and commitment to God.