Greetings! How are you doing? I hope that you are well on this Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Throughout the Universal Church we ask for the prayerful intercession of this holy man who has been referred to as “The Foster Father of Jesus” and “The Worker” and “The Splendor of the Patriarchs” and “The Mirror of Patience” and “The Terror of Demons” (Source:
focusoncampus.org
).
His humble and hard-working witness offers us an inspiring example to follow in our journey of discipleship. But don’t just take my word for it, here are some quotes from some other holy folks about Saint Joseph:
“St. Joseph was chosen among all men, to be the protector and guardian of the Virgin Mother of God; the defender and foster-father of the Infant-God, and the only co-operator upon earth, the one confidant of the secret of God in the work of the redemption of mankind.” - St. Bernard of Clairvaux
“Though thou hast recourse to many saints as thine intercessors, go especially to St. Joseph, for he has great power with God.” - St. Teresa of Avila
“Saint Joseph was a just man, a tireless worker, the upright guardian of those entrusted to his care. May he always guard, protect and enlighten families.” – St. Pope John Paul II (Source:
thecatholicreader.blogspot.com
)
On this wonderful solemnity we remember those nine parishes of our Archdiocese who have St. Joseph as their patronal namesake. May the Lord bless them greatly on this very special day. For all of us we humbly say: “St. Joseph - Pray for us!”
