Picture from Joyce Images and used with permission.H/T to Sunny
The Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments has transferred the celebration of the Solemnity of St. Joseph to March 15, since the traditional date of observance—March 19—coincides with Wednesday of Holy Week.ARTICLE
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Esther, dearest friend,
What a beautiful picture of Joseph! It reminds me of our hubbies who are a St. Joseph. We are blessed! May St. Joseph dominate the lives of all fathers that they may become the fathers God wants them to be.
Thank you Esther!
Love,
Easter:-)
Wow! That's good :-) Thanks!!
At least then I'll might be able to post a little something about him. :-)
I love St Joseph and have statues of him in my home. I have asked him to be patron/protector of my house.
SAVED BY GRACE:
Nearly 4 years ago I dropped into a black hole – four months of absolute terror. I wanted to end my life, but somehow [Holy Spirit], I reached out to a friend who took me to hospital. I had three visits [hospital] in four months – I actually thought I was in hell.
I imagine I was going through some sort of metamorphosis [mental, physical & spiritual]. I had been seeing a therapist [1994] on a regular basis (Family of Origin & EMDR), up until this point in time. I actually thought I would be locked away – but the hospital staffs were very supportive [I had no control over my process]. I was released from hospital 16th September 2004, but my fear, pain & shame had only subsided a little.
I remember this particular morning waking up [home] & my process would start up again [fear, pain, & shame]. No one could help me, not even my therapist [I was terrified]. I asked Jesus Christ to have mercy on me & forgive me my sins. Slowly, all my fear has dissipated & I believe Jesus delivered me from my “psychological prison.”
I am a practicing Catholic & the Holy Spirit is my friend & strength; every day since then has been a joy & blessing. I deserve to go to hell for the life I have led, but Jesus through His sacrifice on the cross, delivered me from my inequities. John 3: 8, John 15: 26, are verses I can relate to, organically.
He's a real person who is with me all the time. I have so much joy & peace in my life to day - after a childhood spent in orphanages. God loves me so much. Fear, pain & guilt are no longer my constant companions. I just wanted to share my experience with you (Luke 8: 16-17).
I, MICKY, AM THE HOLY ONE OF GOD.
Easter, yes indeed we are blessed w/the wonderful spouses God chose for us. Thank you for dear Easter for the reminder.
Love you!
Esther
CT: :-) I look forward to reading your St. Joseph post.
Wonderful Teresa! Our dearly departed friend gave us her beautiful statue of St. Joseph that is from the Philipines.
Micky, I am glad you life is going well for you with God's grace.
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