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e are a Roman Catholic community of believers in Jesus Christ in Lincoln Park and surrounding areas, located in the Diocese of Paterson, New Jersey. Our Bishop is Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney. Please feel free to visit the pages of our Parish site, learn about who we are as a community of faith and the services our parish provides. If you are thinking about moving to the Lincoln Park area, we cordially invite you to make St. Joseph's your parish.
JULY 14, 2024 - 15TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
THE WALKING STICK
We tend to clutter up our lives and carry a lot of extra baggage. You know, just in case. Because we are always tempted to think that we can succeed because of our efforts and our resources alone. It is hard for us to let go. It's really hard for us to trust God totally, to simply rely on a walking stick. Often we think that our faithfulness and our effectiveness as disciples is the result of our own prayers and good works. That's when we get into trouble. It is then that the dark moments of failure and weakness, of doubt and fear come. The walking stick can be a powerful image of the gift of faith and trust. We make our journey supported by this gift.