(Plain Text Version) May 1: St. Joseph the Worker. St. Joseph was chosen by God to be the husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the foster father of Jesus Christ. Through his years of physical labor, he provided for his family and helped his neighbors. St. Joseph is an example for us, but moreContinue reading “Celebrations for May”
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Getting to Know St. Joseph
(Plain Text Version) Unlike many other Biblical figures, we have no record of the words of St. Joseph. We know that he was a descendent of King David, we know about some of his travels, and we know that he received visions to guide him in handling some serious issues.He is described as a “justContinue reading “Getting to Know St. Joseph”
St. Patrick
(Plain Text Version) St. Patrick, a Slave Who Escaped and Returned With Christ On March 17, we celebrate the feast of St. Patrick. Although it is a great celebration of Irish culture, it is actually a feast for everyone. Patrick was born in England in the late 4th Century AD. When he was 16 yearsContinue reading “St. Patrick”
