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From Morning Prayer:

St. Joseph, Husband of Mary


Jacob was the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary. Of her was born Jesus, who is called the Christ.

Now, this is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about.

When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found with child through the Holy Spirit. Joseph, her husband, since he was a righteous man, yet unwilling to expose her to shame, decided to divorce her quietly.

Such was his intention when, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “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.

(from the Gospel of Mt 1: 16, 18-21, 24a)

I pray that this text finds you leaving the judgment to God.

I pray that we may all have had a day of listening to the angels around us.

Please pray for all those listed in all the parts of the litany from yesterday (Part 1)(Part 2)(Part 3)(Part 4).

Simplicity, humility, praise - ✌️