Joseph Father in David's line Faithful and Trusting

The psalmist proclaims “You said, ‘I have made a covenant with my chosen one, I have sworn to my servant David: 4“I will establish your descendants for ever, and build your throne for all generations” in the texts of the Roman Catholic Lectionary for today. Today the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Husband of Mary. Luke’s Gospel relates the inspired decision of Joseph to be Mary’s husband. Through his lineage, the promise made by the Lord to Nathan in 2nd Samuel is continued in Jesus. Paul, in his letter to the Romans, recalls the deep faith and hope of Abraham to whom the Promise was made. It is this “faith beyond our senses” that Mary and Joseph lived through the life of Jesus. The transcendence and the immanence of God are key in the realization of the Promise and the continuing relationship with the Divine through the indwelling Spirit. Joseph is the prototype of the human father living in the guidance of the Divine.