Sublime Election
We are living in a time that clearly shows us that St Joseph is urgently needed as a model and great intercessor, and that we should constantly keep him in mind. He can teach us, human beings, unspeakably much about how to do things differently in order to find happiness and peace in this world. So many people have thrown away their lives, the grace they so desperately need but cannot find again, because the world cannot give it.
St Joseph can ask GOD for anything, even in the most abominable times. He can instil deep in people’s hearts the grace that GOD bestows, bring peace and harmony on the earth. After the dignity of the Mother of GOD, the dignity of St Joseph is the highest distinction – he was granted to be Nursing and Foster Father to the SON of GOD, JESUS, to represent GOD the FATHER on earth for many years. What kind of man must he have been?
Such a great responsibility – to live up to it … He was and is great in the eyes of GOD, and there is only one such Saint Joseph. He deserves to be loved, venerated and prayed to by us humans. We shall not fail to be thoroughly involved with his holy, poor and humble life; let us go to him to be taught. Let us invoke him with great trust and reverence.
Our life is also a mission assigned to us by GOD because through Baptism and Confirmation we have received sanctifying grace. A miracle takes place through this … more