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Cardinal Roger Mahony Blogs LA
If you read my blog of March 3 and March 7, you will know that it was my dream and prayer that the Mass of Inauguration for our new Pope would be on Tuesday, March 19, the feast of St. Joseph, Patron of the Church.
Now, it’s going to happen! That date was set by Pope Francis the First last night, and it will be so memorable to join him in the Mass which officially begins his term as our new Pope.
St. Joseph has long been a personal patron Saint. In all four Gospels there is no mention of Joseph saying any words. Rather, his life was devoted to following God’s will, caring for Mary and Jesus, and working quietly to safeguard the Holy Family. His life-witness is what has always struck me as so inspirational.
It was in God’s providence that I was ordained a priest on May 1, 1962–the feast of St. Joseph the Worker. Then, on March 19, 1975 I was ordained a Bishop.
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