Leonard DeLorenzo has a quick review of two titles that honor St. Joseph: Guardian of the Virgin and Faithful Guardian of Christ: “The household of Joseph created the conditions in which a singular devotion to God was fostered. These conditions surrounded and
Be ready for Mass the Fourth Sunday of Advent! Father Joshua Whitfield focuses on the consolation of Joseph. Joseph couldn’t have discerned on his own that “it is through the Holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in’ Mary. He needed
Kathryn Jean Lopez highlights talks Pope Francis has given over the last couple of weeks at his general audiences, as he continues his catechetical series on St. Joseph. The foster-father of Jesus, Lopez writes, is an exceptional model of tenderness: “In the
With so many problems and challenges in the world, especially worsened by the pandemic, people can find strength and guidance in St. Joseph, Pope Francis said.
"Precisely in this time that is so difficult, we needed someone who could encourage us, help us,
The Knights of Columbus made its latest documentary, "St. Joseph: Our Spiritual Father," available to view for free at kofc.org beginning Dec. 8 to coincide with the end of the "Year of St. Joseph."
"St. Joseph teaches us that we really find ourselves
St. Joseph teaches people to learn to take life as it comes and to accept what God has in mind, Pope Francis said.
Speaking about how Joseph reacted to Mary being pregnant while they were still engaged, the pope explained why St. Joseph
As the guardian of Jesus and Mary, St. Joseph's reassuring presence is an example for Christians who are called to care for the lonely and those who struggle in their lives, Pope Francis said.
In a society where relationships are constantly in flux,
In her latest column, Gretchen Crowe addresses how we must keep Saint Joseph close to our hearts even once the Year of St. Joseph comes to a close. She writes: “Saint Joseph is perhaps the character to whom we can relate the
During this time marked by global crisis, St. Joseph can offer people support, consolation and guidance, Pope Francis said.
St. Joseph is a man full of faith in God and his providence, the pope said Nov. 17 at his weekly general audience in
This past year of Saint Joseph has afforded all of us an opportunity to examine Saint Joseph and his impact on our faith life. As we prepare to conclude the Year of Saint Joseph on December 8, perhaps it is worthwhile to