Joseph, the Silent Servant King of Israel
The Powerful Influence of Joseph in the Mission of his Son Jesus by Kevin Burke, LSW and Theresa Burke, Ph.D. – This Lenten season, the Church will once again honor Saint Joseph on his feast day, March 20 (moved from March 19 due to falling on a Lenten Sunday). Like the humble adoptive father of […]
Devotion to St. Joseph Obtains More Than We Can Ask
by Donal Anthony Foley – St. Joseph has a treasured position in the Church as regards Catholic devotion, a position that was greatly enhanced in 1870, when Pope Pius IX declared him the Patron and Guardian of the Universal Church. The pope made this declaration because during his life on earth, Joseph was the foster […]
St. Joseph leads us back to Nazareth
by Barb Ernster – Editor’s Note: Portions of this article are taken from Sign of Her Heart by John M. Haffert. The family is the foundation of society. As no chain is stronger than its links, society is no stronger than the permanent unity of the families of which it is composed. Every irreligious force […]
Feast of St. Joseph the Worker proclaimed Christian ideal of work vs. Marxist view
by Donal Anthony Foley – The feast of St Joseph the Worker falls on May 1, this Saturday (also a First Saturday), following the Solemnity of St. Joseph, which we celebrated on March 19. This is a relatively modern feast day since it was only instituted in 1955, during the pontificate of Pope Pius XII. […]
Expect rivers of grace and mercy with Fatima devotions
by Barb Ernster – Sister Lucia had numerous moments in prayer and contemplation in which she would discern Our Lord’s authentic voice and words to her. These were not locutions or audible voices, but she learned to hear His voice in her prayers and communion with Him, and was able to discern His will in […]
Icon commissioned for Year of St. Joseph highlights Holy Family and Joseph’s role
by Barb Ernster – The mystery of St. Joseph’s role at Fatima is unveiled in the vision during the miracle of the sun on Oct. 13, 1917, when St. Joseph and the Child Jesus simultaneously blessed the world while Mary stood nearby. The World Apostolate of Fatima USA commissioned a special icon for its Year […]
St. Joseph: husband of Mary, companion to parents
by Bishop Joseph N. Perry – We priests and bishops are often asked by parents to add a child of theirs to our prayers. The implication often is that a particular son or daughter is not turning out in life the way their mom or dad would like. Mention is often made that the son […]
The times call for reparation and strong leadership
by David Carollo – Looking at our divided nation today, some will argue that this time is no worse than the time of the Civil War, but I disagree. Today we find ourselves in a battle between good and evil, between God and the devil. Our political dilemma is a result of the spiritual decay, […]
Obtain plenary indulgences during the Year of St. Joseph
The Apostolic Penitentiary issued a Decree granting plenary indulgences for the special year of St. Joseph proclaimed by Pope Francis for the Universal Church, from Dec. 8 2020 to Dec. 8, 2021. During this period, the faithful will have the opportunity to commit themselves “with prayer and good works, to obtain, with the help of […]
St. Joseph – The Greatest Consoler of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
by Catherine Moran, Ph.D. The World Apostolate of Fatima USA/Blue Army Shrine is dedicating the year 2021 to St. Joseph, the greatest consoler of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. St. Joseph was not only the spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, but he was also the protector and head of the Holy Family. This year […]
