It was into the custody of St. Joseph that God entrusted the mysteries of the salvation of mankind, that is, His Incarnate Son and the Blessed Virgin Mother of God.
Pope John Paul II in his Apostolic Exhortation (1989), said: "that Joseph showed Jesus by a special gift from heaven, all the natural love, all the affectionate solicitude that a father's heart can know"
By his perfect obedience in faith to the will of God he became Jesus foster father, without hesitation he took Mary and cared for her and her Child.
St Joseph played a big role in Jesus life, He was the earthly father to Him and faithful spouse; he was a just man; he was innocent and pure; he was gentle and tender; as one worthy to be named the father of Jesus; he was prudent and a lover of silence, as became the master of the holy house; above all, he was faithful and obedient to divine calls.
St Joseph died in the arms of Jesus and Mary that is why he is called the patron of a Happy Death.
Saint Joseph, Loving Father, Perfect Spouse!
Be my father today and teach me to love my spouse in the way that you loved the Blessed Virgin Mother.
Intercede for me that I may accept with patience all the trials of family life and may at last die in the arms of Jesus and Mary.
St Joseph Pray for us, Amen
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