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Saint Joseph: Patron of the Afflicted

The sixth title added to the Litany of Saint Joseph is Patron of the Afflicted. This one is perhaps the least directly linked with him. We really don’t have any […]

The Bridge Called ‘How’

By guest blogger and catechist Deanna Danielle Warning: This bridge may bring out the best in us—or knock us to the ground! Since How? is a question concerning the way […]

Saint Joseph: Patron of Refugees

The fifth new title given to Joseph in his litany is Patron of Refugees. This is an interesting honorific because we don’t usually think of Joseph and Mary as refugees. […]

Saint Joseph: Support in Difficulty

The fourth new title given to Joseph in his litany is Support in Difficulty. Unlike some of his titles, this one isn’t immediately obvious. Of course, Joseph could be a […]

Saint Joseph: Minister of Salvation

Like the previous two new invocations, Minister of Salvation is not exactly obvious when applied to Joseph. The word minister generally means a member of the clergy or the head […]

Sharpen Your Axe This Summer

By guest blogger and catechist Deanna Danielle Before making a decision or reaching a conclusion, there is often much to think about. Good timing works best when we’re motivated by […]

Saint Joseph: Servant of Christ

The second of the new invocations to Saint Joseph is Servant of Christ. This is an interesting invocation because, given life in first-century Israel, Jesus would have served Joseph instead […]

Saint Joseph: Guardian of the Redeemer

It’s almost surprising that the title Guardian of the Redeemer was given to Joseph only recently since he has always been considered the protector of the Holy Family. However, he […]

Are You Making Your Fall Plans?

We are too! We’re celebrating the 40th anniversary of Pflaum Gospel Weeklies with many new features, including improved access to Digital Editions for families doing remote learning, helpful new features […]

FROM OUR EDITORS—June 6, 2021 – Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

Para la versión en español, haga clic aquí. All through the Church year, our signs, symbols, and images direct our gaze toward summer: green Advent wreaths and Christmas trees, colorful […]

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Saint Joseph: Patron of the Afflicted

The Bridge Called ‘How’

Saint Joseph: Patron of Refugees

Saint Joseph: Support in Difficulty

Saint Joseph: Minister of Salvation

Sharpen Your Axe This Summer

Saint Joseph: Servant of Christ

Saint Joseph: Guardian of the Redeemer

Are You Making Your Fall Plans?

FROM OUR EDITORS—June 6, 2021 – Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

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