Not only did he leave his home to protect Jesus, but upon his return settled in the obscure town of Nazareth out of fear for his life. His one concern was for the safety of this child entrusted to him. He waited in Egypt without question until the angel told him it was safe to go back (Matthew 2:13-23).

When the angel came again to tell him that his family was in danger, he immediately left everything he owned, all his family and friends, and fled to a strange country with his young wife and the baby. If you donate just $5.00, the price of your coffee, Catholic Online School could keep thriving. We're not salespeople, but we depend on donations averaging $14.76 and fewer than 1% of readers give. If you have already donated, we sincerely thank you. Hi readers, it seems you use Catholic Online a lot that's great! It's a little awkward to ask, but we need your help. Obedience to God's will.We ask you, humbly: don't scroll away. Luke 2 Jesus is accidentally left behind in the Temple when he is is 12: when his parents found him, he said 'Did you not know that I must be busy with my Father's affairs' the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph and told him to take Mary to his home anyway. Matt 1 This is how Jesus came to be born: Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Second: Romans 4 - Abraham believed in God, and became the father of many nations. His dynasty shall last forever / I will sing forever of your love O Lord / I have made a covenant with my chosen / He will say to me 'You are my Father' I will be a father to him, and he a son to me'.

Readings First: Samuel 7 - Nathan gives the Lord's message to David 'I will preserve the offspring of your body and make his sovereignty secure . There is a separate list of hymns about Joseph, which includes aspects of his life which are not related to this feast. He is regarded as patron of the Universal Church, as well as of many causes including workers, fathers, and a happy death, due to the tradition that he died in Jesus and Mary's arms. A man of deep faith, he was open to receiving messages from God in dreams, dedicated to doing God’s will, and compassionate toward his betrothed. He was Jewish, the son of Jacob and descended from King David, and worked as a carpenter. Joseph has two feasts: today, and 1 May - St Joseph the Worker.

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