By Allison Auth

“Pharaoh said to all the Egyptians, “Go to Joseph; what he says to you, do.” ~ Genesis 41:55

Two Righteous Men

In today’s first reading, we see that because Joseph was obedient to God, he stored up enough grain to feed not only Egypt but the entire region. In fact, “all the world came to Joseph for grain”. But Joseph’s brothers must look at their sins and account for them before receiving their food. Joseph, as a righteous man, forgave them and fed them. The 12 sons were sustained by the bread from Egypt, eventually becoming a nation devoted to God.

In the New Testament, we meet Joseph, another righteous man with a call from God. In obedience to God, he brings his Son to Egypt to preserve his life from Herod. He was the protector of our daily bread, Jesus, who now feeds us in the Eucharist. Similar to the 12 sons, we must account for our sins and repent before we receive the Bread of Life.

In the Gospel, we see Jesus call the 12 disciples and give them authority to drive out demons and cure diseases. The twelve represent the twelve tribes of Israel who were saved from famine through Joseph’s intervention, just as Jesus was saved from Herod through Joseph’s intervention.

Go To Joseph

Pharaoh told his people to go to Joseph, and today we are told to go to Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus, to lead us to our daily bread in Jesus Christ. Joseph is a powerful intercessor, humble and obedient servant, with great authority over the spiritual realm. What Joseph says to us, we should do.

Like the early disciples, we are also called and sent by Christ. We can go to Joseph, “Terror of Demons,” and ask for his intercession to drive out demons and to delve more deeply into the heart of Jesus in the Eucharist.

Prayer:

St. Joseph, foster father of the Redeemer, protect us and guide us to the heart of Jesus that we may be fed by Him, the Bread of Life.

Call to Action:

Ask for St. Joseph’s intercession today for a difficult task, knowing he can help.

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