St. Jude Assembly 2375
Sir Knights,
Our Church has dedicated the month of March to St. Joseph. This year, because Easter was so early, St. Joseph had to take a back seat. I believe He is perfectly content with that, as taking a back seat is kind of what he does. St. Joseph is never in the spotlight, but he is always there. There to support Mary, there to Produce, Provide, and Protect the Holy Family. Sure, there are statues of Him, but they pale in comparison to Mother Mary and our Savior Jesus Christ.
A lot of Protestant Christians like the WWJD? (What Would Jesus Do?). Wow! That is a tall order, we are just a bunch of men trying to do our best. I like, (What Would Joseph Do?), still works, so no need to through out that WWJD bracelet your daughter or granddaughter made.
Are we being the Joseph of our Holy Family? Do we Produce, Provide, and Protect? I am comfortable saying…Yes to that question. The Sir Knights I see at our meetings, funerals, and community events are solid Josephs to their Families and the community. Of course there is a “but”…What can we do better? Simple, always remember it is not about Joseph, therefore it is not about you and I.
Many men get caught up asking themselves “What is in this deal for me?” Did Joseph do that? No, he did not worry about himself, he handled the 3P’s for Mary and Jesus, and did not complain about it. Or at least it is not really written that he was a complainer. Lol! We know that when Jesus was a child he was “lost” at the Temple, other than that was there any other problems written? Joseph was being Joseph, getting it done for the Holy Family.
What is in this for us Sir Knights? Your Mary’s embrace, her head on your shoulder, a kiss on the cheek from your daughter or granddaughter, a hug from your son or grandson. This is what we get Brothers, and this was enough St. Joseph, should be enough for us too.
Being jealous of others, and making this life about ourselves, our needs, our wants only, well there was an Angel that felt that way, and we all know what happened to him.
Apparently, we can sleep as long as we need to, so we got that going for us, which is nice. Keep fighting the good fight, Brothers. Remember to sleep, Mother Mary’s orders.
St. Joseph, pray for us!
Vivat Jesus!
Joe Martinazzi
Faithful Navigator
St. Jude Assembly 2375
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