Pope, at general audience, reflects on annunciation to St. Joseph
January 29, 2025
Continuing his series of Wednesday general audiences on “Jesus Christ our Hope,” with a focus on Christ’s infancy, Pope Francis reflected on the annunciation to St. Joseph (Matthew 1:21) during his January 29 general audience.
“Today we reflect on the experience of Saint Joseph, born of the royal house of David and called to be the legal father of Jesus, the promised Messiah,” the Pope said to pilgrims gathered in Paul VI Audience Hall, in the words of the Vatican’s summary of his remarks. “The Scriptures describe Joseph as a ‘just’ man, obedient to the Law and docile to the will of the Lord.”
The summary continued:
His role in the fulfilment of God’s saving plan was made known to him in a dream; with great faith and trust, he responded by taking Mary as his wife and making a home for the incarnate Son of God.
Joseph is the model of quiet faith born of openness and obedience to God’s word. Like him, may we respond generously to God’s plan for our lives and through the practice of hope and love, welcome Jesus into our hearts and homes.
Previous audiences in series, and other recent general audiences:
- 1. Genealogy of Jesus (Mt 1,1-17): The entry of the Son of God in history (December 18, 2024)
- No audiences on December 25 and January 1
- January 8 and January 15 audiences devoted to children, the “most beloved of the Father”
- Special Jubilee audience: To hope is to begin again—John the Baptist (January 11, 2025)
- 2. The Annunciation: Mary listens and is willing (cf. Lk 1:26-38) (January 22, 2025)
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