![]() Though Joseph is universally recognized and honored today within our Church and even as a prominent historical world figure, during his lifetime he would have been a man who was largely unnoticed. ![]() Joseph fulfilled his duties in life in a quiet and hidden way, serving in his role as father, spouse and worker. Joseph also protected them both by following the various messages of the angel of God who spoke to him in his dreams. He provided them with a home, with food and with the other daily necessities of life. He worked with his hands as a carpenter so as to provide for the daily needs of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Son of God. The Gospel above, taken from the readings for this memorial, point to the fact that Jesus was “the carpenter’s son.” Joseph was a worker. On December 8, 2020, Pope Francis announced the beginning of the universal celebration of the “Year of Saint Joseph.” He introduced this year with an Apostolic Letter entitled “With a Father’s Heart.” In the introduction to that letter, the Holy Father said, “Each of us can discover in Joseph-the man who goes unnoticed, a daily, discreet and hidden presence-an intercessor, a support and a guide in times of trouble.” They were astonished and said, “Where did this man get such wisdom and mighty deeds? Is he not the carpenter’s son?” Matthew 13:54–55 Jesus came to his native place and taught the people in their synagogue. ![]() ![]() Optional Memorial of Saint Joseph the Worker ![]()
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