Day 33 of our Lenten journey with St. Joseph is upon us and we are just two days from Palm Sunday. Feeling worn down? This episode’s for you. I’m diving into Pope Leo XIII’s 1889 encyclical, Quamquam Pluries, unpacking why St. Joseph’s intercession is our lifeline in tough times.
Pope Leo saw faith fading, charity cooling, and the Church under attack. He urged Catholics to turn to St. Joseph, Mary’s spouse and guardian of Jesus, for divine help. Why him? Because the Word of God obeyed him, and that authority still shakes Satan.
Today, I’m challenging you: What do you need to fast from? Look at your life—phone addiction, late nights, old sins creeping back? Satan’s not creative; he’s just observant, hitting your weak spots. Is it drawing me to Christ or pulling me away?
Men, we’re in a desert like Jesus before His ministry. Basics matter: sleep, food, water. Neglect those, and your spiritual foundation’s sand. Pope Leo reminds us the stakes are souls. Our Lady at Fatima said the final fight’s for the family. What’s distracting you from that mission? Identify it, fast from it today. Hit play for a reflection to realign your will with God’s.
Products/References Mentioned:
- Quamquam Pluries encyclical by Pope Leo XIII
- Fatima message from the Blessed Virgin Mary
Powerful Quotes:
- “The times we live in are scarcely less deplorable for the Christian religion than the worst days, which in time past were most full of misery to the Church.”
- “Satan and his demons, they’re not creative in their attacks… they just observe you very well and they remember.”
- “If you’re not taking care of yourself and your family, no matter what Satan is doing, you need to take care of yourself.”
Key Takeaway:
Fast from one distraction today—phone, a vice, anything pulling you from Christ. Start now; it’s your first step to strengthening your family against evil.
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