St. Paul writes that in the next life Jesus Christ "will render to every man according to his works" (Romans, 2:6). What great glory must we not suppose that He has bestowed upon St. Joseph, who served and loved Him so much while He lived on earth! Our Lord promised a reward to him who gives a cup of cold water to the poor in His name. What they must be the reward of St. Joseph who can say to Jesus Christ: "I not only provided Thee with food, with a dwelling, and with clothes, but I save Thee from death, delivering Thee from the hands of Herod."
St. Joseph, increase our zeal for growing in holiness by the hope of eternal reward.
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