27th Meditation.
"And
thinking that He was in the company, they came a day's journey, and sought Him
among their kinsfolk and acquaintance." - Saint Luke ii. 44.
Joseph and Mary seek for
Jesus at first among their friends and acquaintance. This was a natural thing
to do, and they were right in hoping to find Him there. Are you afflicted? Seek
consolation among your friends and acquaintance. Nothing is more natural,
nothing more reasonable; and therefore, save in case of a special interposition
of Providence, nothing is more in conformity with the divine will. In acting
thus you will frequently meet with the consolation of which you stand in need,
but not always so, for at times your hopes will be frustrated. God wills us to
act in accordance with the rules of human prudence, and to employ all natural
means; then, when we have fulfilled our part, inspiration and light will come
to direct us in the right way, and enable us to accomplish our desires.
Watchword. Help yourself, and God will
help you.
27. Saint Joseph and the Gift of Prayer.
Père de Barry mentions an
instance of a young woman who, finding great difficulty in prayer, made a
novena to Saint Joseph, and from that time found great consolation in the
sacred exercise.
The same father adds: "I
have met with souls so closely united to God that, whatever their occupation,
they never lose sight of the divine presence. I have asked, Whence came this
grace? and one and all have given me the same reply-"We owe it to Saint
Joseph."
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