Words of Our Lady to St. Bridget of Sweden
"St. Joseph was so reserved and careful in his speech that not one word ever issued from his mouth that was not good and holy, nor did he ever indulge in unnecessary or less than charitable conversation. He was most patient and diligent in bearing fatigue; he practiced extreme poverty; he was most meek in bearing injuries; he was strong and constant against my enemies; he was the faithful witness of the wonders of Heaven, being dead to the flesh and the world, living only for God and for Heavenly goods, which were the only things he desired. He was perfectly conformed to the Divine Will and so resigned to the dispositions of Heaven that he ever repeated "May the Will of God ever be done in me!" He rarely spoke with men, but continually with God, whose Will he desired to perform. Wherefore, he now enjoys great glory in Heaven."
I've always thought of St. Joseph as someone who makes me feel very safe. He seems to me like the ultimate example of masculinity-the strong, loving protector.
ReplyDeleteI have a special devotion to St. Joseph too. He helps me every day in the office and being a wife and mother. I don't know how one could completely separate themself from this world when you have a family and a business. It would be impossible to live as you describe St. Joseph here. He had special grace from God and the privilege of living in the company of the Blessed Mother. So from that standpoint he can help us immensely in this life.
ReplyDelete