Dec. 8, 2020, marks the 150th anniversary of Blessed Pius IX proclaiming St. Joseph as “Patron of the Universal Church.” The timing was providential, for several reasons. The date also celebrated the ...

With 2021 being the Year of St. Joseph, and May 1 the Memorial of St. Joseph the Worker, what a perfect time to learn a new prayer to one of our most powerful patrons, St. Joseph. Here are some ...

Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus, appears almost as an after-thought in the Christmas story. Mary receives top billing. Luke barely mentions Joseph although Matthew’s account gives Joseph a more ...

The feast of St. Joseph, celebrated on March 19, honors the foster father of Jesus and the spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. He was one of the most important figures in Jesus’ life and yet one of the ...

We must envision a kingdom that outlasts us. We all know the first words of Genesis: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Far fewer of us can recall the last words of Genesis: ...

This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit.Because ...

Pope Francis announced a Year of St. Joseph, in honor of the 150th anniversary of the saint’s proclamation as patron of the Universal Church. Pope Francis said he was establishing the year so that ...