Saint Joseph the Worker
Wednesday of the 5th week of Eastertide
Gospel – Matthew 13:54-58
Today is the feast of St. Joseph the Worker. This is a day to remember the transcendental dimension of the work each one of us does. In the Gospel, Jesus was despised as “carpenter’s son”. And as a result, we read, “he did not work many miracles there because of their lack of faith”. For miracles to happen in our daily life, we should have faith in the people around us, in their capacities, in their work. Often, we approach people with prejudices and judgments. In these moments, we forget the fact that Jesus Christ is alive, and we all are part of Him. In Him, our activities and work get a transcendental dimension. We work because we want to love each other and help each other. Each worker participates in the work of God the Father through Jesus Christ. With our work we participate in the work of the Creator and as a disciple of Christ we participate as sons and daughters like Him. This is because we participate in the life of Risen Christ. Let’s reflect: Easter is working in our daily life bearing the life of Risen Christ.
Wednesday 1 May
