He that dwelleth in the aid of the Most High, shall abide under the protection of the God of Jacob.
He shall say to the Lord: Thou art my protector and my refuge: my God, in Him will I trust
(Ps 90)
You would say that of course, Patricius. Personally I find celebrating the fact that St. Joseph lived and supported Our Lord in His childhood by his manual labour very important. I always find working with wood and making things with your own hands very rewarding and satisfying, and recognise the quiet dignity of the craftsman. Also don't forget the Benedictine tenet 'Laborare est orare'.
My apologies, Patricius, I did not realise that things were not going well. I will remember you in my prayers. Please try not to become too 'low' in mood, or be so negative in your opinion of what you can do. I know that you are intelligent, and that you write very well, and wonder if there is a career in waiting in this direction for you. Perhaps something for you to explore. Dominus tecum.
As Basil Fawlty said of Polly's sketch, "very modern, very socialist."
ReplyDeleteYou would say that of course, Patricius. Personally I find celebrating the fact that St. Joseph lived and supported Our Lord in His childhood by his manual labour very important. I always find working with wood and making things with your own hands very rewarding and satisfying, and recognise the quiet dignity of the craftsman. Also don't forget the Benedictine tenet 'Laborare est orare'.
DeleteP.s. I hear that you now have a new job. Hope it is going well.
DeleteActually, I am on the verge of being sacked. But there we are. Apart from my nine year stint at Morrisons I am totally unsuited to earn a living!
DeleteMy apologies, Patricius, I did not realise that things were not going well. I will remember you in my prayers. Please try not to become too 'low' in mood, or be so negative in your opinion of what you can do. I know that you are intelligent, and that you write very well, and wonder if there is a career in waiting in this direction for you. Perhaps something for you to explore.
DeleteDominus tecum.