Solemnity of St. Joseph

 Gospel text (Mt 1:16.18-21.24a): Jacob was the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary. Of her was born Jesus who is called the Christ.

Now this is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about. When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found with child through the Holy Spirit. Joseph her husband, since he was a righteous man, yet unwilling to expose her to shame, decided to divorce her quietly. Such was his intention when, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the Holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her. She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home.

Reflection:

Todays Gospel is about the solemnity of St. Joseph as husband of Mother Mary. We know that this kind of conception through the Holy Spirit is no longer to happen. This is the only conception through the Holy Spirit - The conception of Jesus, the son of God. However, this is somewhat like a responsibility given to guided by the Holy Spirit. A responsibility that sometime we coudn't believe it is true. A responsibility that is given to us that we coudn't believe we can do. We even wanted to let it go but the Holy Spirit will always there to let you take the responsibility and accept it. So, never worry to accept anything that is given to us by God because He is there to help us through the Holy Spirit.