|
On
March 18, 2009, in Yaoundé, Cameroon, Pope Benedict XVI dedicated his
homily to Joseph, his patron saint. Addressing all members of God’s
people, the pope concluded by saying that in Joseph there is "no
separation between faith and action":
St
Joseph with the Infant Jesus (c. 1635), at the Hermitage, in St.
Petersburg. Oil on canvas, 126 x 101 cm. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
"Our
meditation on the human and spiritual journey of Saint Joseph invites us
to ponder his vocation in all its richness, and to see him as a
constant model for all those who have devoted their lives to Christ in
the priesthood, in the consecrated life or in the different forms of lay
engagement.
Joseph
was caught up at every moment by the mystery of the Incarnation...
Joseph reveals to us the secret of a humanity which dwells in the
presence of mystery and is open to that mystery at every moment of
everyday life. In Joseph, faith is not separated from action.
His
faith had a decisive effect on his actions. Paradoxically, it was by
acting, by carrying out his responsibilities, that he stepped aside and
left God free to act, placing no obstacles in his way. Joseph is a “just
man” (Mt 1:19) because his existence is “ad-justed” to the Word of
God.”
English: Pope Benedict XVI during general audition (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
|
Let’s pray together 
No comments:
Post a Comment
Please no anonymous comments. I require at least some way for people to address each other personally and courteously. Having some name or handle helps.
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.