St. Joseph Happy Day to you

Joseph the just man, dexcended from the house of David, inserts Jesus into the line of David.  Like his Old Testament counterpart, Joseph's faithful disponibility exteded even to his dreams.  Joseph took Mary into his home as his wife, and lover her with a love beyond all human limits.  "Joseph looked on the Blessed Virgin Mary as the high priest looks on the Holy of Holies".  As a true father, Joseph gave Jesus his name, and rescued his infant Son from the murderous designs of King Herod.  Saint Joseph's silent obedience resounds in the Church he protects.   - magnificat