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March 11-19 – Day One.

“The Patriarch Joseph foreshadowed the mission and vocation of Saint Joseph, Foster-Father of Jesus and True Spouse of the Virgin Mary. Thus, too, we follow the command: Go to Joseph.”  ~ Raymond Cardinal Burke

Dear Friend,

It seems unbelievable that a simple layman, a humble worker, a father should be designated as the protector of the entire universal Church, yet, that is the role of St. Joseph, the foster-father of Jesus officially decreed by Pius IX in 1870. But hasn’t Joseph always been the protector of all that is holy and innocent? 

In Bethlehem, he protected the Child Jesus from the murderous designs of Herod and then protected the Child and His holy mother on the long journey into Egypt and back (Matthew 2:13-15). Then he protected the Holy Family from Archelaus, the son of Herod, by avoiding Judea and settling in Nazareth on their return (Matthew 2:21-23).

We sometimes forget how critical St. Joseph is to the protection of our families and our Church, but we can capture that sense of Joseph’s guidance by fully embracing this wonderful Novena prior to his feast day on March 19th. In fact, all who do so will reap great benefits from this devotion to our great patron!

Let’s join together and pray this novena from March 11-19. If you haven’t already done so, please sign up to receive the Nine Day Novena by submitting your intentions. St. Joseph will be favorable to all who ask his help!

Yours in the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph,

Thomas J. McKenna 
Founder and President      

Catholic Action For Faith And Family
http://www.catholicaction.org/