Joseph was a just man not only because he acted justly, that is, in accordance with the laws of God, but his justice was rooted in his faith in God. It was not only legal justice or human justice. He acted justly because he believed in God and that the laws given by God through Moses were good and therefore must be respected and obeyed. Joseph did not simply trust God but carried out what the Lord asked of him. Indeed, God who is faithful to us requires us to be just by trusting in Him. It requires us to take the leap of faith and entrust our lives into His hands. Today, when we celebrate the Feast of St Joseph, we are called to imitate his justifying faith. We are called to cooperate with God’s plan even when it is difficult or seemingly impossible to do. We must trust in God as Joseph did, relying on His grace and obediently carrying out His will to the best of our ability.