Jesus Christ had no father on earth: St Joseph was only his guardian or foster father.
Jesus was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit in the womb of the Virgin Mary and therefore did not have a human father. Saint Joseph was chosen by God to be Marys husband and the guardian of Jesus. Although Joseph was not the biological father of Christ, he lovingly fulfilled the duties of a father by protecting, providing for, and raising Him. Through Joseph, Jesus grew up within a holy family and learned the customs and traditions of Israel. The Church honours Saint Joseph as the foster father of Jesus, the spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the patron of the universal Church. His faithful obedience, humility, and trust in God make him a model for all Christians. Josephs unique role in salvation history demonstrates how God entrusts important responsibilities to ordinary people who are willing to follow His will.
Joseph was called by God to take Mary as his wife and give legal fatherhood to Jesus. The Gospel accounts understand the virginal conception of Jesus as a divine work that surpasses all human understanding. Jesus lived hidden for most of his life, sharing the ordinary condition of a family.
Matthew 1:20-21
But as he considered this, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit; she will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus."
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