As we celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Advent, our focus turns to Joseph, our parish patron saint. Often, on Christmas cards and greetings, Joseph is the forgotten person in the Holy Family. He doesn't make the cut in many Christmas cards featuring Mary and Jesus. He has no lines in the Scriptures either.
In today's Gospel, Joseph is surprised by God in being told to take the pregnant Mary as his wife. Her son is conceived by the Holy Spirit. Joseph provides us with the example of trusting and following the plan of God in difficult and unexplainable situations.
When have we been surprised by God? When have been challenged to trust in God in the difficult situations of our life. St. Joseph, help us to stay awake to the plan of God in the challenges of life.
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