Monday, December 21, 2009

St. Joseph

I find myself thinking about St. Joseph often. I'm not sure why, but I have always had a devotion to him ever since I can remember. I pray his prayer everyday, "Oh St. Joseph whose protection is so great and prompt before the throne of God......"

I admire this saint because he trusted God even if he didn't understand God's plan, and he was always obedient to the Holy Spirit. I prayed to him everyday for my spouse and believe with my whole heart that he answered my prayer. I have such a gem of a husband.

This Advent season is the perfect time to reflect on St. Joseph holding baby Christ in his arms and I can pray daily that St, Joseph would kiss the baby Christ's head for me and ask the baby Christ to return the kiss when I draw my dying breath.

St. Joseph, pray for us!


Thursday, December 3, 2009

The Poverty of Humanity, The Richness of Christ

Advent and Christmas are beautiful and joyful times of year, but in reality there wasn't anything beautiful about the first Christmas except when God become man and was born to a woman. There was actually great poverty that first Christmas. St. Joseph went door to door seeking shelter for his wife Mary who was soon to give birth to her Son. Doors slammed and sorrow gripped Joseph's heart as he wondered how he was he going to care for his family. Finally, an innkeeper opened his heart. But a room, wasn't available. Our newborn King was born in a stable with animals. Simplicity and humility is how God chose for his Son to enter this world. Yet in that simplicity, humility and great poverty was great joy because Christ came into our world. What do we need to make this Christmas complete? Christ and Christ alone. Jesus come into my heart and Mother Mary prepare my heart for your Son.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

God's Gifts

Lately I've been pondering one of the many gifts God has given me, my husband. God in His wisdom took His time answering my prayer for my dear love, and I know why.

When I was single I made my list of all the qualities I thought I wanted in a husband, thank goodness God had a better idea. My list was composed of qualities that were very similar to me. I also realized I was not thinking in terms of marriage but more so, dating.

When my husband came into my life, I was convinced that he was NOT the one because we were so different. I struggled for some time with those difference and wondered how it would ever work.

Over time, and even small miracles, my eyes were opened and came to see that it's in the difference that come compatibility. My husband's gentleness smoothes out my roughness. My quick temper is calmed by his being even-keeled. The list goes on and on. Thanks be to God that He did NOT answer my prayer exactly they way I wanted. I love my husband and we are perfect for each other.