I0th Meditation.
"And
it came to pass that in those days there went out a decree from Cesar Augustus,
that the whole world should be enrolled. And all went to be enrolled, every one
into his own city."
-Saint Luke ii. 1, 3.
Joseph, in virtue of his
royal descent, should have commanded, he obeys; his heritage was a throne, and
yet among the lowly is his home!
True greatness and liberty
are independent of social position. Many a one appears to hold a higher rank
than his brethren, and is in reality but the puppet of those whom in semblance
and fancy he commands. He ranks as first, and is but last and lowest of all. In
the most holy position one may be as great, as free, as ever was monarch on his
throne!
In the sight of God and of
the angels, Joseph fills the highest and most regal position in the world.
Augustus governs Rome, and through Rome the world. Joseph rules but one family,
commands but two subjects; but this family is comprised of Jesus and Mary-Mary,
the Mother of Jesus, and Jesus, God and King over all the Cæsars and nations of
the world!
Do you aspire to be great and
free? To possess real authority and lasting influence over men? Humble yourself
and obey. God and man resist the proud. Give way to others and cede in all
things where truth and justice demand not the contrary. Thus and thus only will
you be found strong and free when called on to defend the interests of God and
of your neighbour. Watchword. Conceal your greatness.
10. Saint
Joseph's Power revealed by Our Lady.
"My daughter," said
the Blessed Virgin to one of her faithful clients, "words fail to reveal
the eminent sanctity of Saint Joseph. Only in heaven will this deep and
admirable mystery be fathomed. At the Judgment Day numbers of the lost will
bitterly lament having slighted and neglected so powerful a protector. The
world ignores the greatness of the prerogatives bestowed by God on my holy
spouse. Seek his intercession in every hour of need, and strive to augment the number
of his clients. God grants on earth all that my spouse demands in heaven.
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