Quote of the Now

. . . the silence of St. Joseph does not demonstrate an empty interior, but rather the fullness of faith that he carries in his heart, and that guides each of his thoughts and actions. A silence through which Joseph, together with Mary, guard the Word of God, known through sacred Scripture, comparing it continually to the events of the life of Jesus; a silence interwoven with constant prayer, a prayer of blessing of the Lord, of adoration of his holy will and of boundless confidence in his providence.

– Pope Benedict XVI

Address before midday Angelus in St. Peter's Square, December 18, 2005
Quoted at stjosephaltar.blogspot.com.au/