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May 1, 2022 · In 1955, Pope Pius XII added the feast of Saint Joseph the Worker. This silent saint, who was given the noble task of caring and watching over the Virgin Mary and Jesus, now cares for and watches over the Church and models for all the dignity of human work. Enjoy this look at the life of Saint Joseph! Includes Saint of the Day, Minute ...
Dec 1, 2021 · Catechesis on Saint Joseph - 3. Saint Joseph: just man and husband of Mary. Dear brothers and sisters, good morning! Let us continue our journey of reflection on the person of Saint Joseph. Today, I would like to deepen his being “just” and “Mary’s betrothed spouse”, and thus provide a message to all engaged couples, and newlyweds as ...
Nov 17, 2022 · Saint Joseph. Saint Joseph is a key figure in Christianity and is known as the earthly father of Jesus Christ and the husband of the Virgin Mary, Jesus’s mother. However, the historical accounts of his existence have mostly been blurred and one of the four gospels has no mention of his life at all. He was mentioned in the gospels of Matthew ...
Joseph, patron of departing souls, pray for us. Amen. These three prayers to St. Joseph tie in with the themes of a graceful life and a happy death: Oh, Saint Joseph, foster-father of Jesus, most pure spouse of the Virgin Mary, pray for us daily to the same Jesus, the Son of God, that we, being defended by the power of His grace and striving ...
Dec 10, 2020 · CNA Staff, Dec 10, 2020 / 17:46 pm. Pope Francis announced a Year of St. Joseph, in honor of the 150th anniversary of the saint’s proclamation as patron of the Universal Church. Pope Francis ...
Dec 8, 2020 · Saint Joseph reminds us that those who appear hidden or in the shadows can play an incomparable role in the history of salvation. A word of recognition and of gratitude is due to them all. 1. A beloved father. The greatness of Saint Joseph is that he was the spouse of Mary and the father of Jesus.
What is the feast of St. Joseph the Worker? While Saint Joseph’s primary feast day is March 19th, in 1955 Pope Pius XII added a second day on May 1st, celebrated as the Memorial of St. Joseph the Worker. As a carpenter, St. Joseph worked very hard. His manual labor was difficult, and he is a great example to all of us in our daily work.
