St. Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church – “I have made you the father of many nations”
One hundred and fifty years ago, Pius IX confirmed St. Joseph as patron of the Church. In the light of the texts compiled by the Liturgy in honor of the Holy Patriarch, let us consider the theological teachings contained in his title. Father; a single word, but one which denotes so much honor. It is […]
Saint Joseph Novena, Day 8
Novena to St. Joseph
Day 8- Coming to the aid of our frail nature.
Saint Joseph Novena, Day 7
Novena to St. Joseph
Day 7- St. Joseph in Fatima
Saint Joseph Novena, Day 6
Novena to St. Joseph
Day 6- Perfect Order at the House in Nazareth
Saint Joseph Novena, Day 5
Novena to St. Joseph
Day 5- The man with the wisdom and purity to govern God and Mary!
Saint Joseph Novena, Day 4
Novena to St. Joseph
Day 4- St. Joseph had no part in begetting Jesus, but the Angels and the faithful of all times praise him as the true father of Our Lord!
Saint Joseph Novena, Day 3
Novena to St. Joseph
Day 3- Could Mary have a spouse tainted by original sin?
Saint Joseph Novena, Day 2
Day 2- Imagining Saint Joseph What was he like? A man with enough elevation to be the Spouse of Our Lady, and to stand as the rightful father of Jesus, St. Joseph bore great similarity to both! Novena Prayer PRAYER REQUESTING CONFIDENCE AMID PERPLEXITY (Msgr. João Clá Dias, EP) Oh, St. Joseph, chosen to be […]
Saint Joseph Novena, Day 1
Day 1- Before the beginning of time… In conceiving the plan of Redemption, God chose the best Mother for his Son. But She was not to be alone. The Divine Artisan also prepared a strong and chaste man to provide Her guardianship and reverence. Novena Prayer PRAYER REQUESTING CONFIDENCE AMID PERPLEXITY (Msgr. João Clá Dias, […]
Spectacle for Angels and Men
Spectacle for Angels and Men- St. Nicholas of Flüe Father of a family, military man and influential judge, this singular saint had his eyes continually turned towards Heaven, without ever neglecting the fulfilment of his concrete duties. The Swiss Alps: a superbly enchanting, joyous and peaceful landscape. On one of the slopes of the beautiful […]