Fatherhood & Priesthood: A Man’s Job – Mar 19 – Homily – Fr Matthias

 

Fr Matthias gives the homily at Bloomington, IN, on Mar 19, 2024, on the role of St. Joseph in the Holy Family and how this reflects on the role of men, women, and children in the family, the world, and the Church.

Father explains how Saint Joseph, as the leader of the Holy Family, never passed his responsibilities onto Mary or Jesus, showing the importance of taking charge of one's duties. He uses this example to tell priests and fathers today that they shouldn't give their important tasks to others, even if others can do them. This keeps families and the Church strong and functioning well. Father ends by saying that loving and dedicating oneself to Mary, as Joseph did, helps every man and priest fulfill their roles better.

00:00 – Opening Prayers and Invocation
00:34 – Saint Joseph's Duties and Virtues
01:29 – Fatherhood and Leadership in the Family
02:39 – The Dynamics of a Functional Family
03:27 – Spiritual Fatherhood in the Church
04:04 – Empowerment vs. Responsibility in Church Leadership
07:11 – St. Joseph as a Model for Fathers and Priests
07:42 – Embracing Mary for Spiritual Guidance

Ave Maria!

Mass: St. Joseph Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Solemnity - http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=4
Readings:  - http://usccb.org/bible/readings/031924.cfm
1st: 2sa 7:4-5, 12-14, 16
Resp: psa 89:2-5, 27, 29
2nd: rom 4:13, 16-18, 22
Gsp: mat 1:16, 18-21, 24

More on the Readings: https://airmaria.com/r?m=1047

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