Unwilling to expose someone to Shame : Great Quality

Gospel Thoughts*

*Lenten Season : C Cycle : Second Week: Saturday*

*GOSPEL - Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a*

*FIRST READING - 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16*

*SECOND READING Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22*

*Solemnity of St Joseph*

*Unwilling to expose someone to Shame : Great Quality*

*1) Joseph was unwilling to expose Mary to Shame*

The Gospel of the day clearly presents to us that, Joseph didn't want expose Mary to Shame 

Even thought from the point of view from Human Reason, he had sufficient ground to expose her to shame, but Joseph didn't do that 

By not exposing Mary to shame, two things become very clear 

First of all it reflects the quality of the Life of Joseph. It shows that Joseph's life was filled with, good values and concern for others 

Secondly, it also safeguards the dignity of Mary. By not exposing her to shame, He not only safeguards her dignity, but also the life of Mary  

*2) Putting some one into Shame is devilish attitude*

Only those people who are rude and cruel, try to put others into Shame 

That's why, putting some one into shame means a public insult, which makes the life of the person so difficult and challenging

A person who faces the problem of shame, to such person it becomes very difficult to face the life and to live. 

*3) Do I have the tendency of putting some one into Shame?*

What about my life? Do I have this tendency of putting someone into shame? 

Do I feel happy when some one faces such situation? 

Like Joseph can I think about others dignity and value of their life? 

What can I do to safeguard the dignity of my fellow being?

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*