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| St. John Joseph of the Cross |
History
People used to say that John Joseph always acted like a saint, even when he was a small child. When he was
16, he became a Franciscan, and very soon after his profession, he was sent to
start another monastery in Piedmont. He worked very hard to help the people he
served learned penance (confessing sins and changing one’s life) and
contemplation (spending time prayerfully thinking about what Christ has done
for us).
Activity
Saint John Joseph of the Cross is
an ideal saint for Ash Wednesday, because Lent is a season of penance and
contemplation. Today, make a commitment to spending at least five minutes a day
thinking about the Lord’s sacrifice for you. Try to do this in the morning,
because it really makes a difference in your whole day. Also, commit to
examining your conscience every night before you go to bed. If you don’t know
how to do that, Catholic Parents Online has a great little primer for examining your conscience, based on the 10 Commandments.
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