Friday, March 19, is the Feast day of St. Joseph, patron saint of all Fathers and of the Universal Church. He is known as the chaste spouse of Mary and the Guardian of the Redeemer. In Scripture, he is called a "Just " man. He is also known for his humility and hard work ethic. He must have been a great guy! In the minds of most Catholics, he still is! We love him. This statue, which is found in the church where we sometimes go to the noon Mass, is placed right next to our favorite pew. Miss J. and John usually pop over to say a prayer for their hard working Dad and the other men in the family. I once read that St. Teresa of Avila recommended asking for the Intercession of St. Joseph on his feast day in front of the Blessed Sacrament. I have been making a point to do this for many years. I am sure that this sounds like hocus-pocus to some. For me, I will give some thought to the deepest concerns of my heart and bring those intentions to Adoration tomorrow and ask St. Joseph to pray for those and especially for all the men in this extended family. It is not an easy time to be a man in this crazy world we are living in. St. Joseph gave a great example of faith, strength, courage, gentleness and holiness and raised our sweet Lord to be a great man, who was also God.
