Author: Pflaum

The Year of Saint Joseph comes to an end on December 8. Over the past twelve months, we have examined many aspects of Joseph’s life, both historical and legendary. We […]

Pope Francis continues his catechesis on Saint Joseph. At his general audience on Wednesday, November 24, he spoke about Saint Joseph in salvation history. You may use this link to […]

This time of year is always a bit of a contradiction. The days are short and dark, and the year is drawing to a close, yet we prepare to celebrate […]

We have spent nearly a year looking at the life of Saint Joseph and what he means for us. Now, as we approach the holiday season, we have a chance […]

When Pope Francis declared the Year of Saint Joseph, the world was coming up on one year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, nearly a year later, the death toll continues […]

While the Church has always honored Saint Joseph as the spouse of Mary and protector of Jesus, in modern times especially, he has been given special homage as the patron […]

Pope Pius IX declared Saint Joseph the patron of the Universal Church. His successor, Pope Leo XII, dedicated an encyclical letter to Saint Joseph. It is On Devotion to St. […]

In 1870, Pope Pius IX declared Saint Joseph the patron of the Universal Church. It was on the 150th anniversary of that proclamation when Pope Francis declared the Year of […]

“Each of us can discover in Joseph—the man who goes unnoticed, a daily, discreet and hidden presence—an intercessor, a support and a guide in times of trouble. Saint Joseph reminds […]