St Joseph and Mary in Troubled Times – Dec 18 – Homily – Fr. Immacolato

 

Fr. Immacolato gives the homily at Bloomington, IN, on Dec 18, 2022, on how St Joseph is a guiding light to get through troubled times by going through Mary to Jesus.

When we are in trouble, between a rock and a hard spot, we need to move forward and trust in God,

We need to see things in the long run and not worry about the troubles now but eternity with God

St Joseph also shows that we should go to Jesus through Mary. From a supernatural point of view, having a third person, Mary, involved in our relationship with God.

Birth and Life are very important. Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness are fundamental rights. Grace is even more important than this because this is the means to life and happiness. But Life is the necessary starting point for all of this. Christmas reminds us of the importance of birth and life.

Ave Maria!

Mass: 4th Sunday of Advent - Sunday
Readings:  - http://usccb.org/bible/readings/121822.cfm
1st: isa 7:10-14
Resp: psa 24:1-6
2nd: rom 1:1-7
Gsp: mat 1:18-24

More on the Readings: https://airmaria.com/r?m=1233

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