Question: If Saint Joseph had other children, did You live together with them?
God’s answer:
Question: Were You rich or poor?
God’s answer:
I came from humble beginnings.
Meaning: They were of simple means. During the presentation of Jesus, St. Joseph offered two turtle doves. The wealthier families would offer a lamb.
God used the word simple and not poor. In this case simplicity is not just about monetary means, it is a statement of their preferred lifestyle. God chose to be born in simplicity to make a statement that wealth and social status are unimportant. They do not define who and what you are.