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 […]read more
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. […]read more
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 […]read more
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 […]read more
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 […]read more
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 […]read more
Saint Joseph: Litany of Saint Joseph
When Pope Francis declared the Year of Saint Joseph, the Vatican Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments introduced seven new invocations to the Litany of Saint […]read more
Saint Joseph: The Visit of the Magi—Part Two
The Magi are a charming part of most Nativity scenes, even if their presence there is completely erroneous. The Magi never saw Jesus as a newborn, and they certainly never […]read more
Saint Joseph: The Visit of the Magi—Part One
The Visit of the Magi, the wise men, or the three kings has become inexorably bonded to the Christmas story. What Nativity scene would be complete without Melchior, Caspar, and […]read more
Saint Joseph: Presentation in the Temple
Christians celebrate the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple on February 2. Sometimes it’s called the Purification of the Virgin, but the real emphasis is on Jesus. While that’s how […]read more
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