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intense and profound interior life and loving, spiritual closeness to Jesus and Mary are sources
of motivation, dedication and zealous service.

St. Joseph presents himself as a man capable of harmonizing the daily life of a laborer with the
awareness of living in the presence of the Son of God. His daily work is in harmony with the
contemplation of the mystery “hidden from the ages” which “has come to dwell” in his home.
(cf. Redemptoris Custos, 25).

We truly believe that the intercession of St. Joseph on behalf of the Universal Church is also a
help and support for each of us, in the journey of holiness specific to our state of life. We also
invoke this help and support for all the Laity who faithfully collaborate with us in our spiritual
ministering and our human and social works, so that they may also experience in their daily
lives filled with sufferings and testings, the joy of living in the presence of God and serving their
brothers like St. Joseph our Patron.

May God, in this Year of St. Joseph, by re-discovering the life of prayer and of silence and
through various initiatives (liturgical, pastoral, cultural and of service) bring new enthusiasm
to our Christian lives and infuse renewed zeal in the pastoral ministry of our parish
communities.

Happy Feast Day and Happy Year of St. Joseph!

March 19, 2019 Solemnity of St. Joseph, Spouse of the Virgin Mary.

Fraternally,

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