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Day 9 Saints Novena – Saint Joseph
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9 Saints Novena – Saint Joseph – by Bcoop
Saint Joseph and Christ Child icon by Michael O'Brien from Ontario Canada (www.studiobrien.com)
Reflection: Day 9 – Saint Joseph
Joseph of Nazareth is one of those hidden people in the Bible, but he played a big part in the lives of Jesus and Mary. He only appears in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, first as an entry in the genealogy of Jesus and a link to King David’s line. He is mentioned as the husband of Mary and the father of Jesus. He was a carpenter in Nazareth. Matthew pictures him as a man who hears an angel’s message and protects his family from Herod’s wrath. Later, Luke tells the story about 12 year old Jesus in the Jerusalem Temple and his parents’ search for him. Then Joseph disappears from the scene.
Perhaps the most important statement about Joseph in the Gospels is that he was a “just man”. That is, a person of integrity, of compassion, who is upright, sincere, and true. A person who lives in and for God, who is wise and learned in the Torah. Luke tells us that Jesus “grew in body and in wisdom, gaining favor with God and other people”. (Lk 2:52) I think he learned this along with carpentry at Joseph’s side.
Prayer:
Pray with us, Saint Joseph,
- patron of the Universal Church, teach us to walk in the Way of Jesus.
- patron of workers, help us to provide meaningful employment and adequate wages to all.
- refugee from Herod’s hatred, help us to be compassionate and open to those in trouble.
- father of your family, bless our families and teach us to live in love.
- teacher and guide for the child Jesus, help us to guide and support each other on life’s way.
Suggested Reading:
- The Bible
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To me its fitting that St. Joseph be the final saint recognized. He was the provider for the Holy Family. Why would he not be a benefactor and provider for ours here?