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2014-Mar-18 St. Joseph's Day - March 19th (H. Chapman) Desc: About St. Joseph

Saint Joseph's Day - March 19th Saint Joseph with the Infant Jesus Guido Reni (c. 1635) St. Joseph is venerated as the spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and as the foster-father (nutritor Domini) of Our Lord, Jesus Christ. St. Joseph is the patron saint and the protector of the Roman Catholic Church. As St. Joseph the Worker he is the patron saint of workers (Feast Day: May 1st) But that's not all! He is the patron saint of a long list of other things... The Family Married Couples Hopeless Cases Happy Death Children & expectant mothers and many, many more...! Prayer to St. Joseph Oh, Saint Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interests and desires. Oh, Saint Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession, and obtain for me from your Divine Son all spiritual blessings, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, So that, having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most Loving of Fathers. Oh, Saint Joseph, I never weary contemplating you and Jesus asleep in your arms; I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss his fine head for me and ask him to return the Kiss when I draw my dying breath. Saint Joseph, Patron of departed souls − pray for me. Amen. The original prayer card carrying this prayer had the following "historical note" printed below the prayer: The above prayer was found in the fiftieth year of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In 1505 it was sent from the Pope to Emperor Charles, when he was going into battle. Whoever shall read this prayer or hear it, or keep it about themselves, shall never die a sudden death or be drowned, nor shall poison take effect on them; neither shall they fall into the hands of the enemy, or shall be burned in any fire or shall be overpowered in any battle. Say for nine mornings in a row for anything you may desire. It has never been known to fail. ┼ Imprimatur: September 25, 1950 Hugh C. Boyle, Bishop of Pittsburgh. For more detailed information, visit the following sites: The SQPN page on St. Joseph  (Do visit the picture gallery!) The New Advent page on St.Joseph The Wikipedia page on St. Joseph The Wikipedia page on the Prayer to St. Joseph Article compiled from various resources by H. Chapman (webmaster@angloindian.chapmanhilton.com)

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