Solemnity of Saint Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary

“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.

As soon as God speaks to Joseph in his dream, he immediately does what he is commanded. This is how we all supposed to act when we are inspired by the Holy Spirit or asked to do a good work. This is what it means to be a truly righteous person and not just self-righteous one. God's instructions to Joseph are also relevant to all of us. Like Joseph, we are to be fearless in our pursuit of doing God's Will. We are supposed to take Mary into our hearts because she will bring us closer to Jesus, who will save us from our sins. Sometimes doing the right thing and listening to God's Will is difficult and requires a leap of faith on our part, but as long as we make that leap with hopeful hearts, and loving vigor, then we shall overcome all obstacles and make it to the Gates of Paradise and to our Heavenly King.

Do we do what God inspires us to do? What are the actions, people, or things in our lives that keep us from being righteous people? Are we willing to make a leap of faith when God asks us to?

O Lord, we are not afraid to do your Will.

Amen.