” ” ” ” Yesterday morning, before Angelus, Pope Benedict XVI’s reflection centred on the figure of Saint Joseph. "The figure of this great Saint he said although fairly hidden, plays a fundamental role in the history of salvation". From the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem to the passing through Egypt. "In all this commented the Holy Father he proved to be, just like Mary his bride, a veritable heir to the faith of Abraham". "His greatness, just like that of Mary, is even more conspicuous, because his mission was carried out in humbleness and in the hiding of the Nazareth house". "Saint Joseph’s example concluded the Pope shows everyone that we must carry out, with faithfulness, simplicity and modesty, the task that the Providence has entrusted us with". The invitation has been extended "to mothers and fathers", so that "they always appreciate the beauty of a simple and industrious life"; to priests, so that they keep being "fathers to their church communities", and to consecrated people, so that they will remain faithful in "following the evangelical advice of poverty, chastity and obedience". At the end of Angelus, the Pope mentioned that this year is the V centenary of the Vatican Museums. "This institution he said actually offers a great contribution to the mission of the Church by communicating the Christian truths to millions of people through the language of art".
