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But turning away from them, he wept.
Joseph has a heart of mercy for his brothers even though they tried to kill him. Even though he conceals his true identity from the them it is not out of malice. Even though he allows them to feel contrition for what they've done..
We saw the anguish of his heart when he pleaded with us,
yet we paid no heed;
that is why this anguish has now come upon us.
...he only does so in order that when they are able to meet and recognize one another fully the past will have been fully dealt with and can be put behind them. He wants them to have a reunion without regret.
Joseph receives his wisdom from God. That is why he is delivered from death and preserved in spite of famine. God foiled the designs of Joseph's brothers. Indeed, all sorts of apparently negative circumstances were made to work together for Joseph's good. He is gradually given more and more authority in his various stations until he is second only to the Pharaoh.
Jesus summoned his Twelve disciples
and gave them authority
The disciples have an even greater sort of authority than Joseph. And not only them, but we too share in the authority of Jesus himself. We too are made priest, prophet, and king in our baptism. We are anointed with the same Spirit that anoints Jesus, the Spirit of power, love, and of a sound mind (see Second Timothy 1:7). Jesus gives us access to his own words which are living and active and full to overflowing with his power.
Like Joseph, we are called to rebuild families. Like the disciples, we are called to seek the lost sheep. We are called to go forth and proclaim the Kingdom. We ourselves are the living stones from which it is built.
Go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
As you go, make this proclamation: 'The Kingdom of heaven is at hand.'"
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