Feast Day Of St. Joseph & The Installation of Pope Frances

 

 

There is not a word from Joseph in Scripture.  Although, actions of his life are recorded.

He taught Jesus a trade and how to behave.  He was chosen to care for Jesus and Mary.  He was an example to his son on how to love and respect.  Joseph was humble and God's obedient helper.  He always did God's will, no matter how hard it was or what others thought.  You can also pray for St. Joseph's intercession for a happy death.  He must have been comforted by Jesus and Mary in his passing.

My dad's name is Joseph and he was born in March.  I was blessed to have him as my father and I hope other father's can take the time to learn about St. Joseph and imitate him in their child rearing.

Monica from Little Jesus and Me explains a beautiful custom for St. Joseph. 

 

Today was the installation of Pope Frances.  

In his homily at his installation mass he said:

 "We must not be afraid of goodness, of tenderness!"

After mass he greets the faithful. 

He also greets the disabled.

He's an example of tenderness and goodness.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



WE HAVE A PAPA!

Joy to the Church!

 

 

Let the bells ring!

 

 

We have a Papa!

Pope Frances

He's an Argentinian and

a man of the people.

 

From Pope to Pilgrim

 

Pope Benedict's XVI final tweet: "Thank you for your love and support. May you always experience the joy that comes from putting Christ at the (center) of your lives."

Holy Father Resigns



  

News early this morning of the Holy Father resigning from the Papacy came as a surprise.

I never knew that a pope could resign!  Blessed John Paul II carried out his Papacy while suffering with Parkinson's disease.  He was an example to us.  He taught his flock the value of  suffering, aging and life.

For the good of the church, Pope Benedict through prayer and discernment chose a different path.  Humbly, he chose to resign due to advancing age.
He is doing what his Shepard is calling him to do. 

Our next pope will be unique, in the sense that, he'll receive prayers and counsel from a living and retired pope.  This hasn't occurred in over 600 years.