Bishops' Conference, Italy was consecrated to the Blessed Virgin on May 1, 2020, the feast of St Joseph the Worker. The consecration ceremony took place in the evening at 9 p.m. in the Basilica of Santa [...] sick, health workers and doctors, families, and the deceased," he explained, and in memory of St Joseph, "the workers" are entrusted to her in particular, in view of "the concerns and fears so many have

(who has not received the stain of original sin) gives birth to Jesus, without pain (see Genesis). Joseph, although present at this event, is in the background. Mary is visited by shepherds and wise men [...] give birth to Jesus in a palace instead of a miserable stable? Why did Mary remain so calm while Joseph could not find a place to give birth to his pregnant wife? Mary had complete trust in God! So, Mary

see what it is. Mary and Joseph smile and so do all the others who praise the beauty of the Child. I hear the words of the holy old man and I see the astonished gaze of Joseph, the deeply moved look of [...] when Simeon mentions sor- row. Although She knows, that word pierces Her soul. She goes closer to Joseph, to be comforted, She presses Her Child to Her breast passionately and like a thirsty soul, She takes

holiness together as a domestic church, in the hallowed footsteps of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. In their daily life together, families can grow in holiness by imitating the Holy Family. Pray together [...] counsels Father Guffey. It is nice to imagine the Holy Family doing such family blessings themselves. Joseph Pronechen Adapted from: National Catholic Register

of Knock, Ireland (Cnoc is Gaelic for "hill"). On a stormy August 21, 1879, the Blessed Virgin, St Joseph, and St John the Evangelist appeared in a blaze of heavenly light at the south gable of the Church [...] on her head. She stood erect in an attitude of prayer with her eyes and hands raised to heaven. St Joseph stood on Our Lady's right. He was turned towards her as if paying her respect. His robes were also

Blessed be her glorious Assumption. Blessed be the name of Mary, virgin and Mother. Blessed be Saint Joseph, her most chaste spouse. Blessed be God in His angels and in His saints. Amen.

holiness together as a domestic church, in the hallowed footsteps of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, whose feast we celebrate the Sunday after Christmas. Foster the family Rosary. In the 2002 encyclical [...] their needs and really learn selflessness. Saying the Rosary together as a family teaches them.” Joseph Pronechen, December 29, 2019 Adapted from NCRegister

come get you The Oblates of Mary arrived in Lesotho in 1862. The following year, one of them, Father Joseph, was traveling through the mountainous regions on horseback with a catechist. A rosary in hand, he [...] fall into a trap.” But the priest insisted: "There might be a soul to save. I’m going!” And Father Joseph went to the village followed by a very nervous assistant. As soon as they arrived, the women took

condescension - like descending a mountain, on behalf of Mary as well as Jesus. And why go down? Saint Joseph did not need to. He also remained quite high among the mountains of silence, so high that no voice

condescension - like descending a mountain, on behalf of Mary as well as Jesus. And why go down? Saint Joseph did not need to. He also remained quite high among the mountains of silence, so high that no voice