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St. Joseph was many things to his family. He was a husband, father, protector, teacher, and prayer for Jesus and Mary. Above all, St. Joseph was primarily a servant of God. Joseph teaches us that if we want to fulfill our vocation and family responsibilities, we must turn to God for guidance, inspiration, and all the graces and virtues we need.

This is a beautiful title that reminds us that St. Joseph was fully human–talented, hard-working, with an eye for beauty and quality. At our baptism, God gives us spiritual gifts (charisms), which are special abilities to enable us to be channels of God’s love and presence in the world. Some are given the charism of craftsmanship which empowers an individual to be an effective channel of God’s grace to others through artistic or creative work that beautifies and/or orders the physical world. It is quite possible that St. Joseph had the charism of craftsmanship.

Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior! One of the great mysteries of our faith is the Priest performing a miracle during every Eucharistic Celebration — what are earthly products of wheat and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus. It is an incredible blessing that we have the opportunity to participate in this Sacrament and receive His Body and Blood so regularly, every Sunday I trust, and perhaps many weekdays. This “transubstantiation” is what differentiates us as Catholics from our brothers and sisters of other Christian denominations.

July 12 & 19, 7 p.m.; St. John Bosco | Pre-Cat is an informal question-and-answer opportunity for those inquiring about Catholicism or who may be considering becoming a Roman Catholic. Pre-Cat meetings are an ideal way to clarify possible misconceptions or generally understand what Catholics believe before the more structured RCIA process begins on September 13, 2021. For more information, please contact Mike St. Amand at 317.844.5012.