# St. Joseph the Worker - 01 May 2026

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Podcast: [Making Friends With The Lord Jesus](https://stenobird.com/podcast/making-friends-with-the-lord-jesus-7041390)
Published: 2026-04-30T06:51:35+00:00
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## Resource

My homily today reflects on the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker, emphasizing how manual labor and human ingenuity fulfill a divine vocation. I highlight St. Joseph's example as a craftsman to demonstrate that work is an essential part of human nature, allowing individuals to solve problems and serve society. Drawing from the Gospel of Matthew, I describe how Jesus faced rejection and skepticism from his own community in Nazareth. The townspeople were offended by his wisdom, a reaction attributed to envy and a lack of faith rather than an appreciation for his miraculous deeds. Ultimately, the passage encourages listeners to maintain a supernatural outlook and avoid the defensive pride that prevents one from recognizing divine grace in others.

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