In our ministry, we are courageous in You!
Keywords:
San José, valentía cristiana, ministerio pastoral, confianza en Dios, misericordiaAbstract
The article reflects on courage in pastoral ministry and consecrated life through the figure of Saint Joseph and the Gospel passage from Matthew 2:13: “Rise, take the child and his mother.” It presents courage not as the absence of fear, but as a trusting response to God’s call. Through this passage, it emphasizes the importance of prayer, recognizing Christ in the most vulnerable, and practicing mercy, forgiveness, and service. Finally, it presents Saint Joseph as a model of faithfulness and generosity, reminding ministers that true strength comes from knowing they are loved and accompanied by God.
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Benedicto XVI, Homilía 24 de Julio de 2007. http://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/es/speeches/2007/july/documents/hf_ben-xvi_spe_20070724_clero-cadore.html
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Santa Teresa. “carta 129” en Cartas (Original en francés: LT 129).
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