As during Holy Week we reflect on the 7 sorrows of Mary, it’s appropriate during this Christmas week to reflect also on the 7 joys which St Joseph experienced while raising his son Jesus.
1.
When the Angel appeared to him and revealed that he would
be the foster father of the Messiah.
2.
When his son was born and shepherds came to adore him in
Bethlehem.
3.
When he revealed what name his son would be given, as
revealed to him by the Angel.
4.
When the 3 Kings came to adore him and offer Him their
gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.
5.
The prophecy of Simon at the Presentation, that his son
would be great and special.
6.
When he could return to Nazareth with Mary and young
Jesus after spending 2 years wandering in Egypt, fearful of Herod’s plan to
kill their son..
7.
When he found 12 year old Jesus in the temple, after
being lost for 3 days, and with Mary were worried and searching for Him.
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