Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Virgin Mary & Principal Patron of Canada

FOCAL POINT:

“That the profession of poverty for the sake of following Christ implies a life of labor and moderation.” (Con. 20)

Deceased:

Fr. Constantinus Chaulland, 1883, Adrianople, Bulgaria
Fr. Piotr Kaglik, 2003, Vienna, Austria
Fr. Wieslaw Langner, 2006, Koscierzyna, Poland

Ordination:

Fr. Marian Szablewski, 1965, Poland

1. For our bishop, and for our local superior.
2. That this season of Lent may be enriched with prayer, fasting and alms giving.
3. For the people of Canada, may our patron, Saint Joseph, continue to watch over us and protect us.

FURTHER REFLECTION:

“In our human condition we are weak, vulnerable and broken. When we fail to admit our condition, we can destroy our community life and eat away at personal relationships with our brothers.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection, 4)