Fifth Day of Novena to Saint Joseph- Third Sunday After Easter

Saint Joseph, as Head of the Holy Family, had all the pressure of their protection and well being on his shoulders.  Fleeing from Israel and into the land of the pharaohs, he had to chose where they would live.  I always found this to be extremely interesting.  In salvation history, God has often used Egypt in many ways to fulfill His plans.  As a rod of discipline for His children,  as a place of refuge and learning for Moses and Joseph and as a precious depository for the Holy Family.  Also, the mystical aspect of the Egyptians is important, as long as it is seen through the eyes of the Word of God.

Many do not know that there is one structure in architecture that has an actual, chief cornerstone; that phrase is not just metaphorical, but a real allusion to the place of Egypt in God’s plan for His world; for it is a pyramid that has a chief cornerstone!  It is the only cornerstone that touches all sides of the structure.  Our Lord is called the Chief Cornerstone.  Many Church Fathers teach us that “the just aspirations of the honorable pagans, (those that never heard the Word of God, but followed God to the best of their abilities) are fulfilled in Christ, Who is the Light of the World and the fulfillment of all true prophesy; for the Spirit blows where It will, and no man can tame It.”

In this Eastertide we are grateful for the resurrection power of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Who promises heaven to those Who love Him.th

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us.

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