GOD KNOWS

 

GOD KNOWS

God knows when you are tired and

discouraged from doomed

circumstances and situations . . .

God knows how hard you have tried

When you've cried for so long and your

heart is in such anguish . . .

God has counted your tears.

If you feel that your life is on hold and

time has just passed you by . . .

God is waiting with you when you're

lonely and your friends are too busy to

call or can't understand . . .

God is by your side when you think

you've tried everything and don't know

where else to turn . . .

God has a solution,

When nothing makes sense and you are

hurt, confused or frustrated . . .

God has the answer.

If suddenly your outlook is brighter and

you find traces of hope in life . . .

God has whispered to you.

When things are going well and you have

much to be thankful for . . .

God has blessed you.

When something amazing happens and

you find that special someone . . .

God has smiled upon you.

When you have a dream to follow and

also a reality to live . . .

God has opened your eyes and called

your name.

Remember that wherever you are or

whatever you are facing now . . .

GOD KNOWS!!

(Author unknown)

Image courtesy of ChatGPT with CN Whittle "Divine Blessing in a Medieval Market"

HAPPY FEAST OF ST JOSEPH THE WORKER - MAY 1

 

Happy feast of St Joseph the Worker! Celebrated on May 1, this beautiful feast honours Saint Joseph as humble carpenter and faithful guardian of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 

Established by Pope Pius XII, the day reminds us that all honest labour - whether seen or unseen - has dignity and value in the Eyes of God. 

In St Joseph, we find a model of quiet strength, dedication and trust. The example of St Joseph shows us that through our daily work, offered with love, we too can serve God and build His kingdom. 

May this feast inspire us to carry out our tasks with faith, patience, and spirit of service.

Quiet Strength of the Worker Saint

On Labour’s day, the first of May,
We lift our hearts with joy and say:
All praise to Saint Joseph, man so fine,
Worker strong through labour sublime.

With steady hands and spirit mild,
Saint Joseph laboured for the Holy Child.
While Jesus Christ learned at his side,
Joseph hard work and love applied.

No task too small, no load too great,
Saint Joseph bore them all with patient gait;
Through silent strength, in faithful care,
He showed that God is always there.

A husband just, so gentle, wise,
With watchful heart and lifted eyes;
Protector, guide, both firm and kind,
With trust in God, in heart and mind.

O model for all who strive,
To earn, to build, to serve, to thrive;
In every trade, in every place,
Joseph's life reflects God’s hidden grace.

We turn to God, whose work began
The shaping of both earth and man;
Who blessed all labour from the start,
And writes His law on every heart.

Dear Joseph, teach us day by day,
To walk with faith along life’s way;
That all we do, both great and small,
May serve in love the Lord of all.

Image source unknown. With thanks to the artist