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Pope Francis’ Prayer to Saint Joseph

Mar 19, 2024 | In the News, Media, News Releases

Saint Joseph, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is the Principal Patron of Canada, and Patron of the Universal Church.

In the Year of St. Joseph (2020-2021), Pope Francis’ sought to “increase our love for this great saint, to encourage us to implore his intercession and to imitate his virtues and his zeal.” …”Jesus told us: “Learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart” … “By his eloquent silence, Saint Joseph says the same.”

Members are urged to pray to Saint Joseph whose solemnity we celebrate March 19th.

https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_letters/documents/papa-francesco-lettera-ap_20201208_patris-corde.html

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2020-12/pope-francis-proclaims-year-of-st-joseph.html