2 Sam 7:4-5, 12-14, 16 / Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22 / Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24 or Luke 2:41-51
Today's feast of St. Joseph is celebrated under the title of "Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary".
In relation to this, St. Joseph is also known as the patron of the Church and the guardian of the mysteries of the Church.
St. Joseph is a "quiet" saint; nothing of what he said was recorded in gospel.
But in that silence of words, his actions spoke clearly and decisively for God.
Even though St. Joseph didn't understand how Mary got pregnant, he followed what the angel of the Lord directed him to do.
The instructions to him were short and simple, yet it was a long and difficult task to embark upon and much more to persevere in.
In short, St. Joseph trusted in the Lord and he was faithful to what was entrusted to him.
In his silence and humility and trust, he is held up as a model for the Church and he is also her patron and guardian.
Today is also the installation of Pope Francis. It is indeed a meaningful day to celebrate the installation of his papacy.
Let us ask for the intercession of St. Joseph for Pope Francis that as the Pope he will also guard the faith of the Church and to lead us to follow God's will faithfully and persevere in love.