God the Father watched the earth carefully
Found Joseph carving the wood skillfully
Perfect! Thought God the Father
Chose Joseph to be the foster-father
An angel stood by Joseph peacefully
Watching the sleeping man blissfully
Revealed the plan of God gently
Announced the birth of Jesus gladly
Took Mary as his wife diligently
Set the manger in Bethlehem anxiously
Helped Mary in her pain carefully
Cared for Jesus so lovingly
Followed the dreams so wisely
Rescued Jesus from Herod’s wrath hastily
Returned to Nazareth obediently
Carved woods so artistically
Laboured for Jesus with paternal care
Till he grew to manhood fair
May we learn your virtues dear Joseph
Father, Patron, Protector St. Joseph
Laveena D’Souza
Tanmaya Province/India
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