Like Joseph

When Joseph awoke He did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him… Matthew 1:24 Joseph is a silent hero of the gospels In Matthew We had our most extensive encounter with him Learned that he struggled with the news that his bethroted “was found with child” (verse 18) How many concerns must have gone through his mind? Worries about what the community would think? Perhaps anger? Certainly confusion Yet in his dream the truth is revealed to him He obeyed and “took his wife to his home (verse 24) This act of obedience suggests a humility in the man that we who are fathers are called to imitate Like Joseph We can worry about many things Like Joseph We can worry about our fears when things seem out of control Trust in the Lord Instead of anger Respond with love Instead of name Respond with mercy Jesus Please help all who are fathers respond to their challenges With the faith And love of St. Joseph Greg Erlandson Turned to Poetry: Jac R. M. Poetry Form: Free Verse