Daughters of St Paul | Daily Gospel Reflections

 Gospel Mt 13:54-58   How much do you know about St Joseph, who taught Jesus Carpentry?   Gospel Text Jesus came to his native place and taught the people in their synagogue. They were astonished and said, "Where did this man get such wisdom and mighty deeds? Is he not the carpenter's son? Is not his mother named Mary and his brothers James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas? Are not his sisters all with us? Where did this man get all this?" And they took offense at him. But Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor except in his native place and in his own house." And he did not work many mighty deeds there because of their lack of faith. Reflection:  The wisdom of Jesus was visibly known when he preached in the synagogue. His hearers were astonished at his teaching and began questioning. Wisdom does not always come from the outstanding personalities in an extraordinary way; but rather, wisdom also comes from the simplicity of life and humble attitude.