Words Are Not Always Necessary - Reflection on St. Joseph

(St. Joseph's Parish, Oneida, NY)

Scripture contains none of the words that St. Joseph shared with his Divine Son, his Virgin bride, his customers or those with whom he interacted daily.

 But that is okay as our Holy Father tells us:





There are many additional reasons to love this great Saint. I have no doubt that you will enjoy the thoughts of Brother

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Michael Seagriff said…
Thank you Colleen.

It is only in silence that we can hear our Lord. Some of us don't want to hear what He has to tell us so we surround ourselves with noise..
March 25, 2014 at 5:48 AM
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