At Mass today, the violet will be exchanged for white since we are celebrating a great solemnity, the feast of St. Joseph. God chose him to be the husband of Mary and the foster-father of Jesus. In that capacity, he can be a special patron for us. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Today, the Church celebrates the feast of St. Cyril of Jerusalem. He was the bishop of Jerusalem for 37 years but was exiled for 16 of those years as he fought against two heresies that denied the divinity of Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Today we celebrate the feast of St. Patrick. The following is a portion of a great prayer he is known for. “Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ on my right, Christ on my left, Christ when I lie down, Christ when I […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Sometimes things happen in life that we don’t understand and that we cannot explain. In times like these, we should turn to St. Joseph. He did not always understand right away when God asked him to do something, but he trusted in God and did His will. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Many of the saints have been devoted to other saints who have interceded on their behalf for a particular need. St. Theresa of Avila was extremely devoted to St. Joseph and tells us that he is a patron saint who can help us in all of our needs. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

This Sunday we read in the gospel the very popular verse from John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world that he gave His only Son, so that everyone that believes in Him, might not perish but might have eternal life. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

At the final apparition of Our Lady of Fatima, there was a great miracle of the sun after which St. Joseph appeared holding the baby Jesus. Before the apparition concluded, the child Jesus made a gesture to bless the thousands of people who witnessed the miracle. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The popular phrase “Go to Joseph,” has been a traditional and popular way of showing trust in this great saint and and guardian of the holy family. Saint Joseph, pray for us! Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

We are in the year of St. Joseph. One way to deepen our connection with this great saint is to make the consecration to St. Joseph. He is the patron of the Universal Church and we can always call on him when we are in need. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

When we hear stories of St. Joseph in the Bible, there are actually no recorded words from him. He is often resting and it is then when God communicates with him. Pope Francis tells us that this is a reminder to us of the importance of prayer and rest. Podcast: Play in new window | […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Today we celebrate the feast of a very powerful saint. It is the feast of St. Frances of Rome. She reflected the love of Jesus to the world. This is what it means to be truly Christian, letting the light of Christ shine within us. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Today, the Church celebrates the feast of St. John of God. He had a great love for others and reminds us of the importance of almsgiving during our Lenten journey. St. John of God, pray for us! Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more