Nine Days with Saint Joseph

Joseph, son of David, faced with mystery, sought to shield Our Lady from shame’s injury, till the angel’s message gave his pain release. He accepted Mary with his soul at peace. None can tell the glory of this husband’s life— called on earth to care for his all-spotless wife, called to be the guardian of our God made man: Joseph, son of David, just and noble man. Word of God ......................................................... Matthew 1:20-21 J oseph, 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. Husbands, love your wives. (Eph 5:25) Meditation E ven if the holy Gospels have only quoted two words about Saint Joseph, Virum Mariæ , meaning that he was the husband of Mary, this is sufficient to give us 8