Saint Joseph
With the Apostolic Letter “Patris corde” (“With a Father’s Heart”), Pope Francis recalls the 150th anniversary of the declaration of Saint Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. To mark the occasion, the Holy Father has proclaimed a “Year of Saint Joseph.” Pope Francis said he was establishing the year so that “every member of the faithful, following his example, may strengthen their life of faith daily in the complete fulfillment of God’s will.” Pope Francis said the coronavirus pandemic has heightened his desire to reflect on St. Joseph, as so many people during the pandemic have made hidden sacrifices to protect others, just as St. Joseph quietly protected and cared for Mary and Jesus. “Each of us can discover in Joseph -- the man who goes unnoticed, a daily, discreet and hidden presence -- an intercessor, a support and a guide in times of trouble,” the pope wrote. He also said he wanted to highlight St. Joseph’s role as a father who served his family with charity and humility, adding, “Our world today needs fathers.”
JOURNEY WITH JOSEPH: 33 DAY CONSECRATION
Join us as we “Journey with Joseph” using Fr. Donald Calloway’s 33 day consecration. The consecration will focus on how St. Joseph can assist us in overcoming the challenges of modern culture, such as threats to faith, family life, practicing virtue, and fulfilling our mission. The consecration will be prayed individually but supplemented by daily videos to keep you on track and help you dive deeper into the riches of St. Joseph’s spiritual fatherhood.
We have several different opportunities to participate in a 33 Day Consecration to St. Joseph.
IN PERSON: We will begin February 15th at 6:30PM and continue through March 19 (Solemnity of St. Joseph). The weekly group meetings will be in-person at POP on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 - 8:00 PM for the duration of the Consecration. Group size is limited, so we encourage you to sign up now!
RESOURCES
CONSECRATION TO ST.JOSEPH THE WONDERS OF OUR SPIRITUAL FATHER - Donald Calloway
In the midst of crisis, confusion, and a world at war with the Church, it's time to come home again to our spiritual father, St. Joseph. In this richly researched and lovingly presented program of consecration to St. Joseph, Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC, brings to life the wonders, the power, and the ceaseless love of St. Joseph, Universal Patron of the Church and the Terror of Demons.
SAINT JOSEPH PRAYER BOOK
This St. Joseph Prayer Book contains all the famous prayers: Novena for a Special Favor, Litany, 30 Days’ Prayer, Memorare, for Purity, Conversion, a Happy Death, etc.
SAINT JOSEPH HELP FOR LIFE'S EMERGENCIES - Kathryn Hermes
Saint Joseph, foster father of Jesus and husband of Mary, is often called on to intercede in the selling of a house. However, those with a devotion to Saint Joseph know that people seek his example and his help in handling employment, family issues, a happy death, finances, Divine Providence, home improvement, and good health. Let the Stories & Prayers in this book help you open your heart to the care that Saint Joseph can provide.
THE ROSARY OF MARY AND JOSEPH - Fr. Larry Toschi
A detailed introduction to the Holy Spouses Rosary (The Rosary of Mary and Joseph). For each of the 10 mysteries there are artistic images, Scriptural quotes, explanations of the biblical background, personal applications, and spiritual reflections. An appendix also presents the Rosary in Latin, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, Filipino, Malayalam, and Igbo.
MEET YOUR SPIRITUAL FATHER - Mark Miravalle
He's introduced the Blessed Virgin Mary as our spiritual mother in Meet Your Mother. Now, renowned Marian scholar and popular author Dr. Mark Miravalle brings an oft-forgotten, but great, saint out of the shadows: St. Joseph. Learn to entrust yourself (as Jesus did) to the Just Man, the Blessed Virgin Mary's most chaste and humble spouse and your spiritual father.
ST. JOSEPH AND HIS WORLD - Mike Aquilina.
“A tremendouds breakthrough” in the study of St. Joseph. There are few subjects so challenging” to authors as St. Joseph. So says scholar Scott Hahn in his foreword to this book. Yet the pages that follow give not merely glimpses, but vistas, of St. Joseph’s world. Hahn continues: “You’ll learn about Nazareth — and how it was created almost ex nihilo shortly before Joseph’s birth. You’ll learn about religious practice and education in that place and time. You’ll travel to Egypt and encounter the fascinating settlements of Jews in that land. You’ll also find out how a carpenter worked in those days: what tools he used, what items he crafted, where he got his training, and how he got to and from his job sites.” This book provides an imaginative entry into one of the most important lives in all of history — a life too often obscured by later legends. "
BROTHER ANDRE - Jean Guy Dubuc
Pope John Paul II lauded Brother Andre Bessette of Montreal as a "man of prayer and friend of the poor." This book tells the extraordinary story of this unassuming man who, showing exceptional courage and indefatigable faith, led a life dedicated to the relief of human suffering, and its timely publication coincides with recent progress in the cause of Brother Andre's canonization.
More than seventy years after his death in 1937, this humble member of the Congregation of Holy Cross remains beloved for his mercy to the sick, his devotion to St. Joseph, and his role in the construction of the majestic Oratory of St. Joseph in Montreal-a place of pilgrimage for millions each year.
NOVENA
We will be praying a 9 Day Novenas throughout the year. All are welcome and encouraged to join. During the novena we will use the prayer of St. Joseph below.
PRAYER OF ST. JOSEPH
Joseph, faithful husband of Mary and foster father of Jesus, I ask your blessing on all fathers.
May they love and cherish their children, and may they be examples of goodness and honesty in all they do. Bless, too, all who are spiritual fathers: our parish priests, our missionaries, religious brothers, and all who reach out with compassion in your name.
Saint Joseph, pray for me and my loved ones.
Amen.