It’s a great time to finally let go of doubt and fear, and to place our complete trust in God so that we, like our Blessed Mother, may say with full conviction and joy: “May it be done to me according to your word.”
The Church does not canonize people because they were flawless, but because they were undaunted.
OCIA can be likened to the friendly neighbor who - just a few steps ahead of you as you both hurry out of a thunderstorm and into the cheery church - holds the door open for you.
Joseph had the courage of a lion when safeguarding Mary and Jesus, yet lived with all the meekness of a lamb in his daily life.
