Reflection

St. Joseph

Foster Father of Jesus

Patron of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet

March 19

Within the Christian tradition, the feast of St. Joseph is celebrated today. St. Joseph's life was that of an ordinary workman, yet his ability to see and communicate the presence of God made him extraordinary. Although Sacred Scripture doesn't tell us a great deal about him, we know St. Joseph listened to God in his dreams, and he protected and cared for Jesus and Mary.

Prayer to Joseph,

Faithful Joseph:

Teach us to listen and not be afraid to trustas you did in God's promise.

Loving Joseph:

Teach us to love courageously with a heart that is free and just.

Protector Joseph:

Teach us to protect one another and all that belongs to God.

Dreamer Joseph:

Teach us to dream a world where all are neighbours; a vision illuminated by God's light.

Teacher Joseph:

Teach us to keep the Word of God close to our hearts, and to proclaim it in word and action.

Gentle Joseph:

Teach us to be gentle with our power and strong in our tenderness.

Parent Joseph:

Teach us to be for all persons a living lesson of goodness and truth - a blessing for all generations to come.

Amen.