Comments for Joseph for October at http://www.thecatholicthing.org , comment 1 to 2 out of 2 comments http://www.thecatholicthing.org Thu, 23 May 2013 08:01:28 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2012/joseph-for-october.html#comment-13670 ODE TO SAINT JOSEPH, MARY's Spouse and Jesus' Fosterfather Joseph, humble, silent vase of splendor and abundant grace protector, defender of our Lord as a strong and flaming sword Joseph, most just, most pure what no man could ever ensure guardian of the holy house stronghold of your Holy Spouse Joseph, treasurer of the Heavenly King for Whom the angels in adoration sing so underestimated in the world's eyes with whom you never did compromise Joseph, without titles behind your name you never sought perishable fame you were an honest simple worker envied and attacked by the evil lurker Joseph, example of husband and father you never thought of yourself, but rather in obedience to God, with love and humility you shouldered the caring responsibility Joseph, assist us in our daily tasks never forsake us nor the one who asks to be non-judgmental and steadfast to obtain those virtues of yours at last. Riki Biesemans March 19, 2011 - Riki Sun, 30 Sep 2012 18:12:47 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2012/joseph-for-october.html#comment-13669 On this day in 1897,A beatiful Sister who was married to The Lords last words "Oh i would not wish to have suffered less...(then looking at her crucifix)O,I love him..my God I love him."Saint therese Our little flowers last words. Despite her "Dark Night" of the soul her "Marrige" to the Lord was so STRONG.I have always felt as a married man that "Sacrifice" is so important. Saint Therese also said"Love is nourished only by sacrifice and the more a soul sacrifices,the stronger and more disinterested becomes her tenderness." I see this relevent to "OUR GIVE ME SOCIETY" as opposed to sacrifice for the love of our "Spouses. I love my wife and I only need to think back to when our first coffee table was a "Card Board Box" we had "Love". We have worked hard and have made it as it is easy to forget "those days". I have such a hard time time with "Redefining" Marriage> What would Saint Joseph say? I am all for people loving who ever they want,but we MUST NOT redifine the FAMILY! As i shared my reflection back twenty years ago i can see others living it today,and i would not have changed a thing "sacrifice" has made our "Family" strong,and we apreciate all we have all the more,but we MUST keep the foundation between "ONE MAN AND ONE WOMAN" and this should remain the bedrock of our society,is anything sacred anymore? As i share some of my eary years of marriage i think of all the new young familys i respect all the diversity of a society but lets leave "Marriage and LIFE" as our NON NEGOTIABLES! Jack God Bless ST Therese on this day on 1897,May she shower You with her love as she promised. - Jack,CT Sun, 30 Sep 2012 06:06:53 +0100