March 19: SAINT JOSEPH, SPOUSE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY [Solemnity]. Mass prayers and readings. ENTRANCE ANTIPHON Behold a faithful and prudent steward whom the Lord set over his household. [–» Greeting] The Gloria in excelsis (Glory to God in the highest) is said. COLLECT Grant, we pray, almighty God, that, by Saint Joseph’s intercession,…
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A PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH.
A PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH. ST. JOSEPH,MOST CHASTE SPOUSE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, AND FOSTER-FATHER OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, You knew how to purely preserve your body, heart and soul, to be the dwelling place of God. You generouly loved, served, and protected Jesus and Mary, and faithfully fulfilled God’s Will even in…
WEDNESDAY DEVOTION TO OUR MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP AND ST. JOSEPH, MASTER OF INTERIOR LIFE.
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ST. JOSEPH, PATRON AND GUARDIAN OF THE CHURCH.
ST. JOSEPH, PATRON AND GUARDIAN OF THE CHURCH. “The whole Church recognizes St Joseph as a patron and guardian. For centuries many different features of his life have caught the attention of believers. He was a man ever faithful to the mission God gave him. That is why, for many years now, I have liked…
THE NATIVITY SCENE OF OUR SCHOOL CHAPEL.
THE NATIVITY SCENE OF OUR SCHOOL CHAPEL. Thank God, Jesus is well-loved in our school. Everyday, when children and their parents arrive, they visit and greet Jesus in the school oratory with a short prayer and a genuflection. During this season of Advent, they also give Baby Jesus a loving kiss. Jesus, Mary and Joseph,…
PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH, PATRON OF THE UNIVERSAL CHURCH
PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH, PATRON OF THE UNIVERSAL CHURCH O Glorious Saint Joseph, you were chosen by God to be the foster father of Jesus, the most pure spouse of Mary, ever Virgin, and the head of the Holy Family. You have been chosen by Christ’s Vicar as the heavenly Patron and Protector of the…
HYMN TO ST. JOSEPH, “TE IOSEPH CELEBRENT” (O BLESSED JOSEPH, YOURS THE PRAISE).
HYMN TO ST. JOSEPH, “TE IOSEPH CELEBRENT” (O BLESSED JOSEPH, WE PRAISE YOU) ENGLISH: O Blessed Joseph, yours the praise The choirs of angels sing, The guardian of the Virgin blest, And of her Child and King. The prophets told of God to come: The Son of God on earth; Yours was the glory then…
PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH FOR COMFORT AND A HOLY DEATH
PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH FOR COMFORT AND A HOLY DEATH O blessed Joseph, faithful guardian of my Redeemer, Jesus Christ, protector of your chaste spouse, the virgin Mother of God, I choose you this day to be my special patron and advocate and I firmly resolve to honor you all the days of my life….
MARCH 19: ST. JOSEPH, THE FAITHFUL FOSTER-FATHER AND GUARDIAN. A sermon of St. Bernardine of Siena
MARCH 19: ST. JOSEPH, THE FAITHFUL FOSTER-FATHER AND GUARDIAN (ST. BERNARDINE OF SIENA) There is a general rule concerning all special graces granted to any human being. Whenever the divine favour chooses someone to receive a special grace, or to accept a lofty vocation, God adorns the person chosen with all the gifts of the…
PRAYER OF THE UNEMPLOYED TO ST. JOSEPH.
PRAYER OF THE UNEMPLOYED TO ST. JOSEPH O St. Joseph, we pray to you for those who are out of work, for those who want to earn their living or support their families. You who are the patron of workers grant that unemployment may vanish from our ranks; that all those who are ready to…
MEMORARE PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH.
MEMORARE PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH A great way to prepare ourselves for the Solemnity of St. Joseph on March 19 is to learn this beautiful prayer and say it devoutly asking St. Joseph’s help not only for our personal intentions, but also for all the fathers in the world, for the holiness and fidelity of…
PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH IN TIME OF DISTRESS.
PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH IN TIME OF DISTRESS We come to you, O blessed Joseph, in our sore distress. Having sought the aid of your most blessed spouse, we now confidently implore thy assistance also. We humbly beg that, mindful of the dutiful affection that bound you to the immaculate Virgin Mother of God, and…
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