First Visit St. Joseph's Fidelity to Grace
The decision was made, the Holy Spirit of God rested on Joseph who was such a perfect responder to the grace of God. He had to figure out like any other man the best road to take, who to make the road comfortable for Mary, how to provide for along the way, etc. (meditate for one minute).
My God, I thank Thee for St. Joseph's fidelity to grace. I ask through his intercession for fidelity to grace and for ( mention your request)
Second visit St. Joseph's Fidelity to the Interior Life.
St. Joseph was a man of prayer; he kept his soul in good order in God's grace. In the Bible we read that he was a Just Man and a just man seeks only God's will. Grace then poured into his soul and he treasured the graces given. ( meditate one minute)
My God, I thank Thee for St. Joseph's fidelity to the interior life. I ask through his intercession for fidelity to the interior life and for ( mention your request)
Third visit St. Joseph's Love for Our Blessed Lady
In his preparation for the journey St. Joseph thought most of Mary and the Divine Child yet unborn. It is easy to understand that Joseph being a carpenter, would know how to provide an easy way for Mary to ride to Bethlehem town. What joy it was for him to provide for her who was his Spouse and God's Mother. ( meditate one minute)
My God, I thank Thee for St. Joseph's love of Our Blessed Lady. May I lover her as St. Joseph did so that I may love her with his love. I also ask for (mention your request)
Fourth visit St. Joseph's Love of the Holy Child
In all his preparations for the journey St. Joseph never lost sight of the fact that it was during this journey that he would see the face of his God. With Jesus in mind he prepared - Jesus was his distraction constantly and what a beautiful distraction, and what a holy one. (meditate one minute)
My God, I thank Thee for St. Joseph's love for the Holy Child. May I love Him as St. Joseph did so that I may love Him with Joseph"s love. I also ask for ( mention your request)
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