St Joseph & John the Beloved: The Two Men Closest to Jesus and Mary

When he was young, Our Lord rested his head against St Joseph’s chest, hearing his heart beat with love for Him. In adulthood, St John the Beloved rested his head against Our Lord’s chest, hearing His heart beat with love for mankind, at the Last Supper.

St Joseph and St John the Beloved were the two men closest to Christ. St. John the Beloved: Place of prominence next to Our Lord, the Bread of Life, at the Last Supper. (Institution of the Eucharist). St Joseph’s hometown: Bethlehem “House of Bread”. Joseph is the first man to receive the Bread of Eternal Life into his hands at the Nativity.

God entrusted into Joseph’s care His most precious gifts to the world: Our Lord Jesus Christ – the Redeemer of men – and Our Immaculate Mother Mary. St Joseph was told by the angel to take Mary into his home, as his wife.

St. John inherited the treasure of Our Lady and was told by Jesus on the cross (since St Joseph had died by now) to take Mary as his mother and be her son, her Guardian – just as her husband Joseph had taken care of her.

Our Lady Appeared at Knock, Ireland with her Guardians at her side: Both St Joseph and St John the Beloved appeared at Knock, Ireland w/ Our Lady and Lamb of God surrounded by angels. Joseph, on Our Lady’s right hand side, inclines his head, facing toward Our Lady. He is showing her love and respect. Our Lady has hands raised as she looks Heavenward in thanksgiving for God’s graces, John the Beloved on the left hand side of the Blessed Virgin holding the scriptures. To the left of John is the Lamb of God surrounded by adoring angels. It depicts a sort of Family Portrait.

Anyway, these were just some thoughts, dot connecting I did. I think there is something special in St. Joseph and John the Beloved since they took care of Our Lady in life and honor her in Heaven. We should heed their example of devotion to the Virgin Mary and their willingness to always do God’s Will. Glory to God! Peace to us!

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POPE FRANCIS TO VISIT SHRINE OF KNOCK, IRELAND APPARITION

 

From the "IRISH INDEPENDENT":

Pope Francis hopes to begin his historic visit to Ireland in Knock, the Irish Independent understands.Organisers of the pontiff's trip are believed to be exploring the idea of having him fly directly to the west of Ireland rather than Dublin as anticipated.There has been much speculation about the type of welcome the Pope will receive - but sources say as many as 650,000 people will want to see him in the Phoenix Park on August 26. 

It has been confirmed that the first papal visit in nearly 40 years will take place to coincide with the World Meeting of Families in Dublin between August 21-26. Pope Francis (81) is scheduled to take part in a ceremony in Croke Park on August 25, before celebrating Mass in Phoenix Park the following day.

Pope John Paul II celebrated Mass at Knock shrine during his visit in 1979. He described his time at the site where a group of local people saw an apparition of the Virgin Mary in 1879 as "the goal of my journey to Ireland". It is estimated 450,000 people attended an outdoor Mass that marked the centenary of that event. Pope Francis has prayed at a number of Marian shrines while on tours to other countries, including last year when he made a pilgrimage to Fatima, Portugal.

It is likely that if the Pope flies directly from Rome to Knock, he will then use air transport to get to Dublin in time for a ticketed event in Croke Park. His itinerary in the capital is also expected to include a visit to the Capuchin Day Centre, run by Brother Kevin Crowley. Archbishop Diarmuid Martin has confirmed the Pope wants to visit a prison during his time here, most likely Mountjoy.

Some disappointment has been expressed that there is no suggestion at this point that the Pope will travel into Northern Ireland. Pope John Paul II was unable to cross the Border for safety reason in 1979. Many had hoped that the current head of the Catholic Church could make the journey, but it is not currently on the agenda. Archbishop Martin has noted that Pope Francis is 81 years old, "so the amount of things he can do is limited".

Irish Independent


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♔ VISION OF ST JOSEPH - KNOCK, IRELAND - AUG 21, 1879 ♔

"Be still and see that I am God" - Psalm 45:11 (Douay-Rheims)
 

At 8pm on August 21^st 1879, a diverse group of fifteen people (including men, women and children), beheld a silent vision of Our Lady – with hands and eyes raised toward Heaven, wearing a crown upon her head, St Joseph – robed in white with hands joined and head bowed and St John the Evangelist – wearing a Bishop’s mitre and holding a large Bible. They appeared at the south gable of the Knock Parish Church in a blaze of glorious light. Behind them, to the left of St John, was a simple altar with a Cross standing on it, with a Lamb (traditional symbol of Jesus Christ – the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world) at the foot of the Cross. Adoring at the altar was a group of angels.

St Joseph appeared to be close to middle-age with hints of gray in his hair. He was clothed in white robes, standing bare-foot at the Virgin Mary’s right-hand side. His head was inclined forward and appeared to be paying his respects to his Blessed Spouse, and adoring the Lamb on the altar, his hands joined in prayer. He was the figure of humility and of a gentle disposition, in contemplation of the Holy Virgin and the Lamb of God. He is showing us to have reverence for the Mass and to honor the Mother of God. We must be like St Joseph in his humility ad prayerfulness, setting aside our trials and distractions to spend more time in contemplation of God and His works. 

St Joseph & John the Beloved: The Two Men Closest to Christ

The Two Men Closest to Christ
and the Guardians of Our Lady

Just some curiosities I put together:

God entrusted into Joseph’s care His most precious gifts to the world: Our Lord Jesus Christ – the Redeemer of men – and Our Immaculate Mother Mary. St Joseph was told by the angel to take Mary into his home, as his wife. 

St. John inherited the treasure of Our Lady the Ark of the New Covenant. He was instructed by Our Lord Jesus on the cross (since St Joseph had died by now) to take Mary as his mother and be her Guardian – just as her husband Joseph had taken care of her.

If Jesus had brothers and sisters surely they would not refuse their mother, so Our Lord, while dying an agonizing death, turned His thoughts to His mother’s welfare. St John inherited the gift of the Mother of God for all mankind, he represents us all as followers of Christ. 

As a Child, Our Lord rested his head against St Joseph’s chest, hearing his heart beat with love for Him. Years later, St John the Beloved rested his head against Our Lord’s chest, hearing His heart beat with love for mankind, at the Last Supper. 

St Joseph and St John the Beloved were the two men closest to Christ. St. John the Beloved: Place of prominence next to Our Lord, the Bread of Life, at the Last Supper. (Institution of the Eucharist). St Joseph’s hometown: Bethlehem “House of Bread”. Joseph is the first man to receive the Bread of Eternal Life into his hands.

Our Lady Appeared at Knock, Ireland with her Guardians at her side

Both St Joseph and St John the Beloved appeared at Knock, Ireland w/ Our Lady and Lamb of God surrounded by angels. Joseph, on Our Lady’s right hand side, inclines his head, facing toward Our Lady. He is showing her love and respect. Our Lady has hands raised as she looks Heavenward in thanksgiving for God’s graces, John the Beloved on the left hand side of the Blessed Virgin holding the scriptures. To the left of John is the Lamb of God surrounded by adoring angels. It depicts a sort of Family Portrait.

Anyway, these were just some thoughts, dot connecting I did. I think there is something special in St. Joseph and John the Beloved since they took care of Our Lady in life and honor her in Heaven. We should heed their example of devotion to the Virgin Mary and to Our Lord Jesus Christ, and their willingness to always do God’s Will. Glory to God! Peace to us! 

St Joseph & St John the Beloved

St Joseph & John the Beloved

The Two Men Closest to Christ.

The Two Guardians of Our Lady

Just some curiosities I put together:

God entrusted into Joseph’s care His most precious gifts to the world: Our Lord Jesus Christ – the Redeemer of men – and Our Immaculate Mother Mary. St Joseph was told by the angel to take Mary into his home, as his wife. 

St. John inherited the treasure of Our Lady the Ark of the New Covenant: was told by Jesus on the cross (since St Joseph had died by now) to take Mary as his mother and be her Guardian – just as her husband Joseph had taken care of her.

If Jesus had brothers and sisters surely they would not refuse their mother, so Our Lord, while dying an agonizing death, turned His thoughts to His mother’s welfare. St John inherited the gift of the Mother of God for all mankind, he represents us all as followers of Christ. Our Lord rested his head against St Joseph’s chest, hearing his heart beat with love for Him. St John the Beloved rested his head against Our Lord’s chest, hearing His heart beat with love for mankind, at the Last Supper. St Joseph and St John the Beloved were the two men closest to Christ. St. John the Beloved: Place of prominence next to Our Lord, the Bread of Life, at the Last Supper. (Institution of the Eucharist). St Joseph’s hometown: Bethlehem “House of Bread”. Joseph is the first man to receive the Bread of Eternal Life into his hands.

 
Our Lady Appeared at Knock, Ireland with her Guardians at her side.

 
http://www.knock-shrine.ie/witnesses-accounts

Both St Joseph and St John the Beloved appeared at Knock, Ireland w/ Our Lady and Lamb of God surrounded by angels. Joseph, on Our Lady’s right hand side, inclines his head, facing toward Our Lady. He is showing her love and respect. Our Lady has hands raised as she looks Heavenward in thanksgiving for God’s graces, John the Beloved on the left hand side of the Blessed Virgin holding the scriptures. To the left of John is the Lamb of God surrounded by adoring angels. It depicts a sort of Family Portrait. To read more about this, I refer you to the official website of the Shrine at Knock, Ireland.

Anyway, these were just some thoughts, dot connecting I did. I think there is something special in St. Joseph and John the Beloved since they took care of Our Lady in life and honor her in Heaven. We should heed their example of devotion to the Virgin Mary and their willingness to always do God’s Will. Glory to God! Peace to us! 

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