Pope Francis has asked that we dedicate this year to St. Joseph. During this long pandemic, we have all the more need to seek St. Joseph’s help. In everything, we are called to trust God’s plan and care for us, as St. Joseph did, in humility.
Speaking of humility, the political and religious leaders of his time — the emperor, King Herod, the chief priests, and scribes — none of these people knew who St. Joseph was. He was likely known only to his neighbors and family. He was the carpenter, the husband of Mary, the father of Jesus. It is the same with us. Few of us are known beyond our circles of family, friends, and co-workers. Nonetheless, salvation history is playing out in all these places — in our relationships, in the events of our days, and in the people we encounter.
In all these circumstances, God wants to work through us to accomplish His plan of salvation. He truly does work through us, even though He is aware, as we are, of our fears, weaknesses, and shortcomings. May our trust in God’s plan and care for us grow, through the good intercession of St. Joseph. Amen.
