"Whatever your task, work heartily, as serving the Lord and not men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward; you are serving the Lord Christ." - Colossians 3:23-24 (Liturgy of the Hours reading for the eve of the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary)
I was meditating on this reading last night as I was heading home . . . thinking about how it applies to work (whether self-employed or for others), housework, ministry of any kind. Although I don't always remember this particular passage itself, I do strive to follow its guidance. Too often, though, I do fall short, sometimes woefully short. But, with the Lord's grace, I usually pick myself up and continue my (focused) efforts.
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Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio has a couple of reflections as we celebrate St. Joseph today.
The first is from the Office of Readings for today. It is an excerpt from a homily by Saint Bernardino of Siena:
Saint Bernardino of Siena: "St. Joseph: Foster Father of Jesus"
The second is Dr. D'Ambrosio's reflection on the faith of St. Joseph:
Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio: St. Joseph's Claim to Fame""
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