St. Joseph

Saint Joseph is a father figure who meets their needs and protects them; he is more than a saint.

Reflection Date: May 1, 2024
A prophet is not without honor in his own house.

In his dreams, St. Joseph sees “the angel of the Lord” – the Old Testament designation of God in communication with human beings. He thus receives God’s Word and executes it, being “a righteous man.”

Reflection Date: December 18, 2022
Be hopeful and ready to sacrifice.

St. Joseph, who protected his family from the persecution of King Herod, teaches us how to respond to our difficulties with courage and to trust in God’s plan, Pope Francis said.

Tradition holds that St. Jerome brought the mantle from the Holy Land.

Pope Francis said St. Joseph lived his vocation and mission of a guardian father with discretion, humility, in silence and in total fidelity to God’s plans.

Reflect, today, upon the mystery of God’s actions in life. Are there things in your own life that are hard to accept, to embrace, or to understand?

Bishop Pablo Virgilio David of Kalookan, Philippines, shares a portion of his forthcoming book, “Yeshua, Son of Man.” The presumed narrator is Jesus himself, recalling the scene we popularly refer to as “Finding in the Temple.”