Working With Joseph

In 1955, Pope Pius XII created the optional Memorial of St. Joseph the Worker on May 1st, as a means of counter-balancing May Day celebrations that had become celebrations of industrial progress, and in the case of the Soviet Union,  a chance to show off its military might,  the power of Communism and scare the rest of the world. A few years ago, May 1st was also declared National Brothers Day, to honor those of us who have chosen to follow Jesus by consecrating our lives to him and living as he did in obedience, chastity and poverty. We have a great model in St. Joseph, who lived these virtues as a layman, head of the household, and teacher of Jesus.  While Joseph always remained in the background, while the limelight shone on Mary and Jesus, of late, more attention is being given to him as a model for men, husbands, fathers, and all who seek to know and love Jesus better, because of his FAITH, tender loving care f the Holy Family and trusting obedience to the will of God. In 1870, was declared Protector of the Church. To bring him into greater prominence,  Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC, is promoting a consecration to St. Joseph, with a 33 day preparation period similar to the de Montfort Consecration, which is now enormously popular. In this day and age when the identity and role of men seems to be "compromised", it is THE time for a strong man  to stand out and lead the way.. St. Joseph is that man.
Bro. Rene