The Example of St. Joseph

In 2011 I had a profound experience with St. Joseph. Really a father simple and discrete that did not remain flattering his son, but educated and care for Him with love. Pope Benedict XVI teaches us to spread the example of Joseph

From the example of St Joseph we all receive a strong invitation to carry out with fidelity, simplicity and modesty the task that Providence has entrusted to us. I think especially of fathers and mothers of families, and I pray that they will always be able to appreciate the beauty of a simple and industrious life, cultivating the conjugal relationship with care and fulfilling with enthusiasm the great and difficult educational mission.

To priests, who exercise a paternal role over Ecclesial Communities, may St Joseph help them love the Church with affection and complete dedication, and may he support consecrated persons in their joyous and faithful observance of the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity and obedience. May he protect workers throughout the world so that they contribute with their different professions to the progress of the whole of humanity, and may he help every Christian to fulfil God’s will with confidence and love, thereby cooperating in the fulfilment of the work of salvation. (Pope Benedict XVI, Angelus-03/19/2006)

Ademir Costa

Ademir Costa’s words translated from Portuguese