Deciphering the Divine Language: The Path to Intimacy with God (SERMON/HOMILY ON THE SOLEMNITY OF ST. JOSEPH, HUSBAND OF MARY 19TH MARCH 2024
SERMON/HOMILY ON THE SOLEMNITY OF ST. JOSEPH, HUSBAND OF MARY 19TH MARCH 2024 2Sam.7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps.89; Rom.4:13, 16-18, 22; Matt.1:16, 18-21, 24a Deciphering the Divine Language: The Path to Intimacy with God The Lenten season beckons us to draw nearer to God, fostering a profound understanding that comes with close relationships. This understanding extends beyond words to the silent language of gestures and presence. Saint Joseph, the spouse of the Virgin Mary, exemplifies this intimate connection, serving as a beacon for our spiritual journey during Lent. In the Gospel narrative, Joseph is portrayed as a man of justice, mirroring the righteousness of God. It is through this virtue that Joseph cultivates a deep bond with the Almighty, a bond that sustains him in his role as the earthly guardian of Jesus Christ. Confronted with a divine message in a dream, Joseph is instructed not to dismiss Mary but to embrace her and the child conceived by the Holy Spirit. This directive defie...