Companion of our Church
Joseph, as we know, had the privilege of sharing a household with two exceptional people: Jesus and Mary. As Jesus’ “earthly” father, Joseph held him in his arms, helped him through his first steps, held his hand on the way to the synagogue or the market, taught him his Jewish prayers, and had the joy of finding him, as a teenager, after three days in the Jerusalem Temple. What a role Joseph played as protector and educator throughout Jesus’ youth!
Joseph still plays this role in the growth of Jesus today, and will continue to do so until the end of time for his Body, the Church. We are its members and Risen Christ is its head. Patron of the Universal Church, Joseph is a companion chosen and appointed by God to care for the Church and the Kingdom’s growth within humanity.
Let us not be afraid to entrust our Church to the intercession of Saint Joseph, called to bear witness to the sublime hope that comes with knowing Jesus.
Joseph, companion of our Church,
watch over each member of the Body of Christ.
May each and every Christian
contribute to revealing Jesus to the world,
the Light of the world!
