Year of St. Joseph 2021

Pope Francis proclaims “Year of St. Joseph” with the Apostolic Letter “Patris corde” (“With a Father’s Heart”), Pope Francis recalls the 150th anniversary of the declaration of Saint Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. To mark the occasion, the Holy Father has proclaimed a “Year of Saint Joseph” from 8 December 2020, to 8 December 2021.

Joseph is a clear example of obedience of faith, freely committed himself entirely to God. Without question he immediately did as the Lord commanded when the angel told him not to fear and to take Mary as his wife. It was within the unity of marriage and the holiness of the first domestic church that Jesus grew in wisdom. Joseph, with Mary, shared in the intimacy of having him live under his roof and it was into Joseph’s custody that ‘God entrusted his most precious treasures.’

Join us this year as we focus each month on the titles of St. Joseph. We will be reflecting on all the beautiful ways St. Joseph is husband, father, protector, worker and servant of God.

Pray: Saint Joseph pray for me this week to model your light to others. I believe in Jesus and I want to share his light with the world. In moments of stress, remind me to see God’s peace. Help me to choose the light of the Holy Spirit over despair, stress and darkness.All of you are children of light and children of the day. We are not of the night or of the darkness. 1 Thes. 5:5

Action: Notice this week the hardships and stress in your life and in the lives of those you care for or work with. Choose to redirect the fear to faith in God. Speak words of encouragement and remind those your love of God’s faithfulness

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