REFLECT:
Today is the feast of St Joseph.  St Joseph was open and available as God's instrument. Think of the love and support that he provided to Jesus and Mary. His openness to God under the direction of the Holy Spirit inspires me as a wife, mother, and grandmother. 

"St Joseph was a just man, a tireless worker, the upright guardian of those entrusted to his care. May he always guard, protect, and enlighten families". --St John Paul II

May we be steadfast as guardian of all that God has entrusted to us.

PRAY: 
Joseph, Mainstay of Families
Attentive Joseph, in Mary and you, the Divine Word
finds a favourable environment in which to carry out
the will of the Father; thus, you become the family of
the Child-God.
In your gentle life together, you experience Love daily.
The unity of your hearts transforms life’s lessons into
growing wisdom and grace.
Open our hearts to the Word that lives within us,
that our actions may bear witness to our connection
to the family of God.
Sustain us in our emotional commitments, where
giving and forgiveness shape our identities.
Grant us your tenderness in the things we do
each day !
Amen.

ACT:
Show your support. Do something kind to someone in your family or circle of friends today--be more loving than good sense allows.