St Joseph Knows
How Suffering and Pain Torment People
Mary recognised the severity of his suffering
and admired him. Never did Joseph complain, nor ever sigh, and neither did he ask for relief. He endured
everything with inexpressible surrender and greatness of soul. It caused him
great pain soon to be separated from his
most loved ones by his death. Joseph felt a great inner conflict within
himself. With the love of GOD, he overcame this pain and surrendered to GOD’s
will. In addi-tion to her domestic work, the most blessed Virgin was
constantly striving to care for her dear Spouse with joy and to ease his
suffering. She was familiar with Joseph’s pains and knew how to help at the
right time.
She was immediately on the spot to render the necessary services to her dear Joseph. Certainly, Joseph made great efforts to spare his Bride this trouble, but he was unable to prevent her from doing so. As a teacher of wisdom and virtue, she also gave him unusual heavenly consolation, for she heartily pitied the sufferings and pains of her beloved Spouse.
Joseph was sure of the love of JESUS and Mary, and knew that they would assist him in his needs with all their care, especially at the hour of death. For he, too, was anxious throughout his life to provide them with all the necessities of life. When in Joseph’s last moments of his life his illness became more serious, Mary stood by the Saint day and night. She cared for him tirelessly. JESUS also … more