On a cold dark night a man and his wife to be
Walked a wilderness road
With a donkey, supplies, and a woman with child
Don't you know its a heavy load
Joseph a good man of carpenter's trade
Had made plans to make Mary his mate
Then an angel appeared and said Joe don't you fear
But the spirit will dance with your date
The spirit will dance with your date
Hey Joseph keep walking, Hey Joseph keep walking
Hey Joseph keep walking to Bethlehem
Hey Joseph keep walking, Hey Joseph keep walking
Keep walking Joseph you're part of the plan
They came to the city of David that night
But no inn had a place for their keep
Mary said Joseph I think it's my time
Said Joseph Oh Lord Why me Said Joseph Oh Lord Why me
So they arrived at the last inn in sight
With no room but a stable so low
And Mary gave birth to the savior of earth
With the faith of her good husband Joe
On the freeways and byways, in village and town
On this 21st century road
We've traveled so far but still look for the star
Don't you know it's a heavy load
Hey Joseph keep walking, Hey Joseph keep walking
Hey Joseph keep walking to Bethlehem
Hey Joseph keep walking, Hey Joseph keep walking
Keep walking Joseph you're part of the plan
Hey Joseph by Peter Mayer
Today is St. Joseph Day. It's a grand day to reflect on the
whole idea of faith. And by that I mean to really celebrate Peter's exhortation
to "keep walking" no matter what. As you know, that's not such
an easy thing to do. For example, sometimes when I am out doing one of my
training walks, my legs get tired. Or the weather doesn't seem to be
cooperating with my agenda. At times I feel I just don't have enough time to do
what I want to do. So, you know what I'm talking about. It takes faith to get
started walking. It maybe even takes more faith to keep walking given the
detours, obstacles and impediments along the way.
Many of you have written to me about some of the struggles
or problems that you've encountered in the past or that you are currently
experiencing. Despite the severity and intensity of those situations, you have
continued to walk in faith. I applaud you and pray for you as you keep
moving.
The story of Joseph is a story of faith. Peter does an
amazing job of putting it into lyrical form. You can check out the story in
Matthew:
16and Jacob the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, of
whom Jesus was born, who is called the Messiah. 18Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother
Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found
to be with child from the Holy Spirit. 19Her husband Joseph, being a
righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned to
dismiss her quietly. 20But just when he had resolved to do this, an angel
of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph, son of David, do
not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the child conceived in her is from
the Holy Spirit.21She will bear a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he
will save his people from their sins." 24aWhen Joseph awoke from
sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him.
On this day there are several traditions regarding St.
Joseph tables. One prominent item on these tables is asparagus. Check out
the following link on Asparagus!
And as Peter sings, be walkin'
Peace,
rtg
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