6 Ways To Gain A Plenary Indulgence In The Year Of St. Joseph   Decree on Year of St. Joseph Indulgences The gift of special indulgences is granted on the occasion of the Year of Saint Joseph, summoned by Pope Francis to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the proclamation of Saint Joseph as Patron of […]

Did you know that each month has a traditional Catholic devotion? This year, let’s focus on each devotion month-by-month to grow in our faith and traditions! Make yourself notes, write it on your calendar, and pray a specific prayer each day of the month to remember. You could use a prayer already associated with the […]

Recently I read an account of a martyr who was not an ordained religious. The author began the reflection by saying that this saint helps us to keep in mind that sainthood is possible in all states of life. While this statement is true and supplies hope and encouragement for those of us who aren’t […]

Pope Francis has announced that this year (from December 8, 2020 to December 8, 2021) will be the Year of St. Joseph. The Holy Father explained why he made this decree in his Apostolic Letter PATRIS CORDE. “Now, one hundred and fifty years after his proclamation as Patron of the Catholic Church by Blessed Pius IX (8 December 1870), […]

The Gospel of Matthew gives emphasis to St. Joseph, for it is through him that the legal, filial line passed from King David to Jesus. The following are virtues we all stand to learn from St. Joseph. St. Joseph’s Silence If we look at Sacred Scripture, there is not one word uttered by St. Joseph […]

The Sorrows of St. Joseph 1. The doubt of St. Joseph |   Matt. 1:19 2. The poverty of Jesus’ birth | Luke 2:7 3. The Circumcision | Luke 2:21 4. The prophecy of Simeon | Luke 2:34 5. The flight into Egypt | Matt. 2:14 6. The return from Egypt | Matt. 2:22 7. The […]

Asking for a saint’s help never seemed odd to me growing up. It was like asking friends or family to pray for me. In fact, it is asking friends and family to pray for me. God wishes to help His children grow strong and help each other. He didn’t make us to passively walk the […]

Litany of St. Joseph Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Jesus, hear us. Jesus, graciously hear us. God, the Father of Heaven, Have mercy on us. God, the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on us. God, the Holy Spirit, Have mercy […]

Husband of Mary, Father of Jesus, and Model of Faith in God St. Joseph was betrothed to the Blessed Virgin Mary when Jesus was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit. In Jewish custom, betrothal was the first of a two-part ceremony. In the first part, the erusin, the bride is dedicated to the […]

As we reflect on the COVID-19 national crisis, we are reminded of the innate human dignity of every person. Politicians of any stance on abortion and end of life issues agreed to stop the spread somehow. Together, though all at our own homes, we witnessed a new chapter in history with worry, prayer, and concern […]