and today is the memorial of St Joseph the worker.
Today, at Walsh University, since it was the 1st Friday of the month, there was a prayer service before Mass to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, for which the Chapel is named. So, we remembered Mary, the mother of God, and St Joseph (her most chaste spouse). It was in their home that Jesus grew up. He was taught the psalms and kept the sabbath, as well as Passover and the other Jewish feasts.
It is important to know that while nailed to His cross, Jesus prayed the psalms.
Anyway, because of my mom's birthday yesterday and the memorial of St Joseph the worker I offer this little poem which I wrote for my folk's 50th wedding anniversary.
Joseph and Mary
Mary, Queen, and mountain tall
Hear the voice, the gentle call
Wed the man whom God has sent
Raising children love is spent
Joseph, worker, husband, dad
Cards and quips and puns make glad
Waste not, want not, guide for life
Love your children, love your wife.
Children, sing your parents praise
For Jean and Joe your voices raise
Thanks to God for such a life
Joseph, Mary, man and wife.
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