Saint Joseph, Model of Affective Maturity | Father John Kartje
Each month Mundelein seminarians are commemorating the Year of Saint Joseph by gathering for vespers and exposition of the Blessed Sacrament followed by a spiritual reflection on Saint Joseph.
A series of guest speakers will offer reflections on aspects of Saint Joseph’s life and spiritual character, based on Pope Francis’ Patris Corde and the Litany of St. Joseph.
Father John Kartje ’01, rector of Mundelein Seminary, kicked off the Year of Saint Joseph with a thoughtful reflection on Saint Joseph as a model of affective maturity for managing our emotions. Listen to his reflection below and use the form to sign up to receive future reflections via email throughout the year.
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Saint Joseph: Model of Affective Maturity
Father John Kartje ’01
Rector, Mundelein Seminary
Saint Joseph: A Beloved Father
Bishop Joseph N. Perry
Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago
Episcopal Vicar, Vicariate VI
Saint Joseph: A Tender and Loving Father
Jennifer Reid
Pastoral Associate, St. Columbanus Church, Chicago
Saint Joseph: An Obedient Father
Cardinal Blase J. Cupich
Archbishop of Chicago
Chancellor, University of Saint Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary
Saint Joseph: An Accepting Father
Father Kenneth Simpson ’78 (Archdiocese of Chicago)
Vicar for Pastoral and Professional Development of Priests
Saint Joseph: A Chaste Spouse
Megan Quinn
Wife and mother, Columbus, Georgia
Saint Joseph: A Creatively Courageous Father
Father Tyler Raymond ’19 (Archdiocese of Dubuque)
Associate Pastor, Spiers of Faith Cluster, Dyersville, Iowa
Saint Joseph: A Working Father
Father Brian Welter ’05 (Archdiocese of Chicago)
Executive Director, Institute for Priestly Formation
Saint Joseph: A Father in the Shadows
Father James Presta ’86 (Archdiocese of Chicago)
Pastor, St. Emily, Mount Prospect
Saint Joseph: A Just Man
Diana Arizmendi
Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Formation, Saint Raymond de Penafort, Mount Prospect
Saint Joseph: Protector of the Church
Bishop Jeffrey Grob ’92 (Archdiocese of Chicago)
Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago
Episcopal Vicar, Vicariate I
Whatever fear or uncertainty was still in Joseph’s mind, he took into his home. What is it that the Lord is asking you to take into your heart? That takes trust.
Father John Kartje
