St. Joseph as the Master of the Hidden Interior Life – Jun 17 – Homily – Fr Joseph Michael

 

Fr. Joseph Michael McShane gives the homily on Jun 17, 2026, reflecting on the Gospel's call to purity of intention and highlighting St. Joseph as the ultimate model of the quiet, interior life dedicated solely to the glory of God.

In this homily, Father McShane encourages us to examine our motives, reminding us that our prayers, sacrifices, and good deeds should be done to please God rather than to win approval from others. He points to Saint Joseph as the perfect example of this humble, hidden life. Although Saint Joseph never speaks a word in scripture, his faithful actions and quiet devotion to Jesus and Mary show us how to live deeply connected to God. By following his example and asking for his help, we can learn to pray from the heart and do everything purely for God's honor and glory.

Pope John Paul II – Silence around Joseph's carpentry reveals his inner spiritual portrait – https://airmaria.com/go/z3h2jG
Pope Leo XIV 2025 – Silent hidden love values daily discreet charity over appearances – https://airmaria.com/go/abx3yp
CCC 1752 – The importance of having pure intentions – https://airmaria.com/go/6HSzYL
CCC 2684 – Saints as guides and teachers of prayer – https://airmaria.com/go/MPiQFh

00:00 - Purity of Intention
00:50 - St. Joseph and the Hidden Life
01:31 - St. Teresa of Avila on Prayer
01:57 - Seeking St. Joseph's Intercession
02:16 - Loving Jesus and Mary

Ave Maria!

Mass: Wednesday 11th Week of Ordinary Time - Wkdy
Readings:  - http://usccb.org/bible/readings/061726.cfm
1st: 2 Kings 2:1, 6-14 - Elijah Is Taken Up in the Whirlwind
Resp: Psalms 31:20, 21, 24 - Prayer and Thanksgiving for Deliverance
Gsp: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 - Almsgiving, Prayer, and Fasting

More on the Readings: https://airmaria.com/r?m=1627

Also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5nAw_7yLB0