A message of hope from Fr. John

On this Feast of St. Joseph, we read in Luke the angel telling Joseph in a dream during his crisis “Do not be afraid.”

​“Be not afraid” is God’s message to us and words for us to cling to and pray during this crisis which is a nightmare for many who are struggling in so many ways.

​Jesus was born of Joseph and Mary to be with us.  Trust during this time that He continues to be with us. It gives us reason not to be afraid.

​Fear takes us away from God.  Trusting that Jesus is with us when we cannot be with one another reminds us that we are not alone.

​Praying on our own and singing in our hearts the song “Be not Afraid” will keep us in communion with God and one another.

St. Joseph pray for us.