
Some inspirational sayings of Saint Joseph:
"We need missionaries who are workers in the sense of the Bible. The Lord has told us to ask for workers, not for excellent theologians."
"A society without joy is a sick society. Joy and humour should really inspire us."
"I am really happy, healthy and satisfied. I cannot thank the Lord enough for having sent me to be a missioanry in China. I would not want to be at any other place in the world."
"Even if I don't have much to give to my neighbour, I will at least use every opportunity to make him happy."
"I love my dear Chinese ever more, and my only wish is to live and die among them. Now already I am more Chinese than Tyrolean, and in heaven I also want to remain Chinese."
"You do not need to fear! ... We are always in God's hand!"
To the person:
Joseph Freinademetz was born in Oies/Abtei in the diocese of Bressanone/Brixen in 1852, and was ordained a priest in 1875. He joined the Society of the Divine Word at Steyl, Netherlands, and was sent as a missionary to China in 1879. There he tirelessly proclaimed the Gospel until his death in Taikia on January 28, 1908.