‘Joseph got up and took the child and his mother and left that night for Egypt’ (Matthew 2:14)
The Gospel tells us that Joseph took Mary and the child to a foreign country. Even now, before any word was preached or any person baptised, the Word of God was alive, present and active amongst the people of Egypt. The task of the apostle—and the missionary—is to point out where the good news of Jesus Christ is already present, alive and active to those yet to be evangelised. Pope St. John Paul II challenges us: Mission is the joyful proclamation of a gift meant for all, and to be offered to all with the greatest respect for the freedom of each one: the gift of the revelation of the God who is love. (Novo Millennio Inuente (2001), no. 56)
The missionary of today is the bearer of the same Good News. Every Christian is called to share in the mission of the Church, at home and in far-off lands. Let us ask St. Joseph to help us know how we can bring the experience of God’s love into people’s lives, especially those who are most disadvantaged.
St. Joseph, help us to be examples and witnesses of the Good News of God’s love for us wherever we may go.
Let us come together in faith and prayer, even from a distance. Feel free to invite your family and friends! See you online at 10AM UK Time!
Novena Prayer to St. Joseph
Ever glorious St. Joseph, good and faithful servant, God was pleased to place his own family in your care.
We thank you for being such a wonderful example of humility and faith, of prayerfulness and courage, in your ordinary daily life.
Through your intercession, may God grant us the blessing of living continually in his presence, and responding to his love in our daily lives. And when we have lived our days on earth, may God give us the great joy he gave you—that of entering eternal life in the company of Jesus and Mary.
Most loving St. Joseph, accept our Novena prayers and obtain for us through your powerful intercession, the favours and graces we ask for in
this Novena.
Pause to call to mind your special intentions…
St. Joseph, Pray for us.
Our Father…
Hail Mary…
Glory be…
