Wednesday , March 19 , true to tradition , the entire Church celebrated the Solemnity of St. Joseph in Nazareth , the Latin parish , surrounded by numerous friends communities , met the entrance of the Basilica of the Annunciation , the sound of Scouts and drums . Fr Bruno , Rector and Guardian of the sanctuary , and the priests of the parish , Fr Amjad and Fr Ossama , gave the welcome to the Custos Fr Pizzaballa . This ceremony is marked by the entry into the Basilica , on the eve , the Father Custos , following in procession to the Grotto , coating with priestly vestments and presiding at the Mass in the upper Basilica .The children of the parish who are preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation, dressed in white and wearing flowers in their hands , took that moment and then the solemn liturgy , animated by the Parish Choir , directed by Haig Vosgueritchian . Br Amjad , in his homily , recalled the example of tenacity , diligence and responsibility of José S is for Christians . It was this righteous man who asked nothing and give everything he accepted . He calls us to action , courage and not be afraid of what exceeds our forces or who is incomprehensible and inexplicable . Model for every parent , it is also for each Friar and Priest , as was the guard of the Virgin and Jesus.
In the final procession , incense mingled with the voices , while the Father Custos bore the image of St. Joseph the church of the saint. The cult of St. Joseph grew up around his house , on which several churches were built , even built by the Franciscans in 1914 . I Franciscans , in fact , were one of the first communities to celebrate the ‘ carpenter of Nazareth , ” already at the end of the fourteenth century. The Franciscan spirituality reserve special place to this patron of the Church , Father of Earth Salvador , Custodian of the Redeemer and Spouse of the Virgin .
The Catholic Community Shalom present in Nazareth, attended the celebration in communion with the whole local church.
The Solemnity of St. Joseph opens the liturgical season of Nazareth , where the Shrine of Nazareth is honored . A downbeat ending on Tuesday next , with the celebration of the Annunciation , in the presence of S.B. Patriarch Fouad .
Font: Fonte: Custodia Terrae Sanctae