Isaiah,
Chapter 40, verse 9:
9 Go up onto a
high mountain, Zion, herald of good news!
Cry out at the top of your voice, Jerusalem, herald of good news! Cry out, do not fear! Say to the cities of Judah: Here is your God!
Today would be a good day to sing Christmas Carols
and if you can go as a group onto a high mountain and sing your hearts
out. It has been said that singing is
praying twice.
The season of advent is all about recognizing that
our God has come as a gentle child on Christmas day and his delight is in
us. One of my favorite representations
of the Lords delight with us is a statue of Joseph and the baby Jesus. Jesus and Joseph are playing. Joseph is slightly bent with the baby Jesus giggling
crawling over the back of Joseph and peeking over his shoulder looking at his
face in peek a boo fashion and delight is all over both of their faces. How can we fear when we have a God who loves
us so!
In times of tribulation when we feel courage being
drained from our souls let us remember the courage of blessed Saint Joseph
reflecting on his courage, strength and of course gentleness with our Lord
Jesus. In times of trouble let us call
on the aid of St. Joseph reflecting on this portion of the litany of Saint
Joseph[1].
”St. Joseph, Renowned offspring of David, Light of
Patriarchs, Spouse of the Mother of God, Chaste guardian of the Virgin, Foster
father of the Son of God, Diligent protector of Christ, Head of the Holy
Family, Joseph most just, Joseph most chaste, Joseph most prudent, Joseph most
strong, Joseph most obedient, Joseph most faithful, Mirror of patience, Lover
of poverty, Model of artisans, Glory of home life, Guardian of virgins, Pillar
of families, Solace of the wretched, Hope of the sick, Patron of the dying,
Terror of demons, Protector of Holy Church.
Pray for Us!”
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