Spanky's Clubhouse

Today is May Day and I always celebrated by giving May baskets to people. I filled them with popcorn and lots of good candy treats. I continued to do that with my children as they grew up. Lori, our daughter, loved making them and we would deliver them to our older friends and neighbors and they really enjoyed them and looked forward to them. Lori and I kept this tradition going until she was out of high school. This is also the day that we celebrate St. Joseph, the worker, and all who work. We are all called to be laborors in the vineyard of the Lord. Joseph is an example for all of us to take care of others as he did with Mary and Jesus. We can all find someone who needs care. Our work is to have faith in the Lord. Whatever we do for work we do it for the Lord rather than for men. Because our work is an act of faith it is thanksgiving and worship. Joseph also taught Jesus his work of being a carpenter and a builder. St. Joseph pray for us who labor. Find joy in your work. We pray for all those who are unemployed and are looking for work that they might find work to support their families and give dignity to themselves. St. Joseph is also the patron saint of fathers. Oh the wonderful month of May when we pay special tribute to Mary, the mother of Jesus our helper and our example of kindness and compassion. Mary pray for us.