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~Pope Benedict XVI~
Let us allow ourselves to be "filled" with St Joseph's silence! In a world
that is often too noisy, that encourages neither recollection nor listening
to God's voice, we are in such deep need of it.
~St. Peter Julian Eymard~
Aside from Mary, St Joseph was the
first, most perfect adorer of Our Lord, due to his strong faith. Imitate his
faith. Take him as the model of your life of adoration.
~St.Teresa of Avila~
I ask for
the love of God that he who does not believe me will make the trial for
himself—then he will find out by experience the great good that results from
commending oneself to this glorious Patriarch [St. Joseph] and in being
devoted to him.
~Father Michael Anthony Sisco~
This man became a saint by working quietly
for the Lord. He demonstrates humility. This man became a saint by following
the instructions the angel. He demonstrates obedience. This man became a
saint by fulfilling a role as father and husband. He demonstrates faithful
service. It is my prayer for all of us today that by working quietly for the
Lord, we become silent saints, like Joseph, the husband of Mary.
~John Paul II~
Supported by the example and protection of Saint Joseph, offer a constant
witness of devotion and generosity. Protect and show concern for the life of
your children, of every person - especially the sick, the weak and the
disabled. Bear witness to your love for life and share it generously.
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~St.Teresa of Avila~
Would that I could persuade all men to be devoted to this glorious Saint
[St. Joseph], for I know by long experience what blessings he can obtain for
us from God. I have never known anyone who was truly devoted to him and
honored him by particular services who did not advance greatly in virtue:
for he helps in a special way those souls who commend themselves to him. It
is now very many years since I began asking him for something on his feast,
and I have always received it. If the petition was in any way amiss,
he rectified it for my greater good
~St.Teresa of Avila~
Those persons who give themselves to prayer should in a special manner
always have great devotion to St. Joseph, for I know not how anyone can
think of the Queen of Angels during the time that she suffered so much with
the Infant Jesus without giving thanks to St. Joseph for the assistance he
rendered to them.
~St.Teresa of Avila~
He who cannot find anyone to teach him how to pray, let him take this
glorious Saint [Joseph] for his guide, and he will not lose his way.
~Blessed Josemaria Escriva~
St. Joseph was an ordinary man on whom God relied to do great things.
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