“Let him who has ears Hear.” Matthew 13:19
Saint Joseph: Model of Workmen
This week on From the Housetops, Brother Matthew reflects on the dignity of work through the example of St. Joseph the Worker, whose feast was instituted by Pope Pius XII in 1955. The lives of St. Joseph and Our Lord show that work is a means of glorifying God. By choosing the humble life of an artisan, Christ sanctified labor and filled it with grace. St. Joseph, entrusted with these graces, stands as the model and patron of workers, reminding us that God exalts the humble.
Brother Matthew also presents the Church’s teaching on Baptism and the role of godparents. Godparents must be practicing Catholics who meet the canonical requirements and are entrusted with the spiritual care of the baptized. Through Baptism, the soul is transformed from a child of Adam enslaved by sin into an adopted child of God, enriched with sanctifying grace, the theological virtues, and the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Listen to this episode to deepen your understanding of the dignity of work and the transforming power of Baptism.
Thumbnail credit: The Holy Family in the Carpenter’s Shop by Charles Eisen
“...and that which you hear in the ear, preach ye from the housetops.” Matthew 10:27
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