(Ep. 7) Far From Meaningless: 3 Lessons from the Hidden Lives of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

New Horizons: Living the Faith as a Young Professional

In the final episode of this mini-series, Rob Hays inspires listeners to contemplate how the hidden lives of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph reveal the deep meaning and holiness of work and ordinary life. 

Inspired by the teachings of St. Josemaria Escriva, Rob especially encourages young professionals to look to the example of the Holy Family to fight off the temptation to think that our work is meaningless, that our decisions don't matter, that we don't make a difference, and that we aren't capable of changing the world. 

In particular, Rob highlights three lessons that they teach us: 

1. The little things of life matter. The hidden life of Jesus, which lasted almost two decades, shows us that all human existence--our work and the daily activities of life--have a holy and divine purpose. 
2. Our daily life is anything but ordinary. St. Joseph's faithfulness and obedience to God allowed him to always do what needed to be done. He directed his life to the service of others regardless of his circumstances and without complaints. This is an important and crucial reminder to us about the value of our daily life and work.
3. The "secret sauce" is love. Mary, like Jesus and Joseph, lived a poor, ordinary life in Nazareth dedicated to her family and her daily duties. But, when we look through the eyes of faith, we know that her life was far from meaningless-- her secret was to fill the ordinary with love.

Resources mentioned in the episode include: "The Way, Furrow, The Forge", and "Christ is Passing By".

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