St Joseph, the Mirror of Peace & Patience..!
St Joseph, the Mirror of Patience… The media dominated 21 st century and the corporate companies stress so much on passion and perfection. At times, in tech-dominated society we are like a man who prays “God, give me the gift of patience but immediately!” well, we too regardless of age and faith get carried away by our work and lose stability, balance and calmness. Here is someone whom Pope Francis desires that all of us pay attention to learn patience, perseverance and prayer. For, his life truly mirrors patience. St Joseph, ‘the mirror of Patience’ is a perfect title that describes the aptitude of Joseph. In the Gospels, Mary responds to the angel at the annunciation and remains faithful as she says ‘let it be with me according to your word’ (Lk 1:38). Unlike Mary, Joseph says nothing to the angel but ‘did as the angel of the Lord commanded him’ (Mt 1:24). Perhaps why, Mathew the evangelist calls him as ‘a Righteous/just man’ (Mt 1:19). As a humble man, Joseph did his duties