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Mar 19, 2021 · Saint Andre Bessette and the intercession of St. Joseph Brother Andre convinced the provincial to buy the land opposite the school, where he was permitted to build a small chapel in honor of St ...
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.
As the Solemnity of Saint Joseph approaches, we recall Saint Joseph's vocation as husband of Mary, in which he receives and reveres Mary as God's gift. " The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary" (Lk 1:26-27).
Good Saint Joseph, when God wanted a family for his Son, he looked among workers, and chose you along with Mary, demonstrating God’s esteem for human work.
Dec 8, 2020 · To mark the occasion, the Holy Father has proclaimed a “Year of Saint Joseph” from today, 8 December 2020, to 8 December 2021. By Vatican News. In a new Apostolic Letter entitled Patris corde (“With a Father’s Heart”), Pope Francis describes Saint Joseph as a beloved father, a tender and loving father, an obedient father, an accepting ...
The Redeemer of the world gave Saint Joseph His benediction, saying: “My father, rest in peace and in the grace of my eternal Father and mine; and to the Prophets and Saints, who await thee in limbo, bring the joyful news of the approach of their redemption.”. At these words of Jesus, Saint Joseph expired and the Lord himself closed his eyes.
Sep 26, 2023 · Saint Joseph, foster father of Jesus, bless and protect our families. Strengthen the bonds of love between spouses, parents, and children. Help us to imitate the Holy Family in our own homes, fostering unity, respect, and mutual support. May our families be beacons of faith and love in the world. Amen.
