Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The Month of March Devoted to Saint Joseph

Readings of the Day

Rule of Saint Benedict: Ch 41 The Times for Meals

Mass: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Resp Ps 89; Rm 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a

The son of David will live forever.

MARY, QUEEN OF PEACE,

SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL,

PRAY FOR US.

JOSEPH, SPOUSE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY,

PRAY FOR US.

Jacob was the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary. 

Of her was born Jesus who is called the Christ.

(Mt 1:16)

We are undoubtedly children of Mary, and this is our glory and consolation. But we are also adopted children of Saint Joseph and this is no small reason for the confidence that we have in him. Be silent patriarchs, be silent prophets, be silent apostles, confessors and martyrs. Let Saint Joseph speak, for this honor is his alone; he alone is the savior of his Savior.

(Blessed William Joseph Chaminade, d. 1850)

SAINT JOSEPH, PROTECTOR OF HOLY CHURCH,

SAINT JOSEPH, PATRON OF ARTISANS,

SAINT JOSEPH, PILLAR OF FAMILIES,

SAINT JOSEPH, SUPPORT IN DIFFICULTIES,

SAINT JOSEPH, SOLACE OF THE WRETCHED,

SAINT JOSEPH, HOPE OF THE SICK,

PRAY FOR US.

Today's photo: This statue of Saint Joseph belongs to one of my brothers and his wife, people of deep faith. Saint Joseph, pillar of families, pray for us.

© Gertrude Feick 2023