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A note on St Joseph I received on Wednesday
« on: May 08, 2025, 06:03:28 AM »
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  • Dear All,

    Today is the First Wednesday of May. For those of you Catholics with a devotion to St. Joseph, the spouse of the Blessed Virgin, let me remind you that Sr Mary Ephrem, a mystic from Ohio, USA, in 1958, reported experiencing an inner locution, and an apparition from St. Joseph. According to Sr Mary Ephrem, St. Joseph asked her to spread devotion to himself, by urging people to recite, on the First Wednesday of every month, the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary, rather than the usual Mysteries for Wednesday, that is to say, the Glorious Mysteries. St. Joseph is a great saint to pray to for a holy death; if one needs to sell one’s house; or if one is struggling to be chaste. It is a pious tradition that, though St. Joseph was conceived with Original Sin, he was released from Original Sin, shortly after his conception. He is the second most powerful saint, spiritually, in Heaven, while the Blessed Virgin is the first most powerful saint.

    On this occasion, please pray that we will get a good and holy Pope, sometime in the next few days. As far as I know, May 13 [which is a Tuesday] is the date of the first reported apparition of the Blessed Virgin at Fatima, in 1917. It would be very significant, if we had a good and holy Pope by Tuesday, May 13.

    Yours sincerely Seamas.


    It is my opinion St Joseph is one of the most neglected saints in the history of the Catholic Church. Lately i have started to say a prayer to him after my daily rosary, a prayer I found at the end of my rosary book. It was only then I realised how neglected this silent obedient saint was, for me anyway. That is why I found this letter above so interesting.

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    Re: A note on St Joseph I received on Wednesday
    « Reply #1 on: May 08, 2025, 03:22:10 PM »
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  • I'm on the fence here.  She continued in the Conciliar Church, has "locutions" similar to Faustina where Our Lord is weirdly applying a pet name to her, "My little white dove" (doesn't sound like something Our Lord would do but an invention of her own mind), and replacing the normal mystery of the Rosary doesn't sound like something St. Joseph would ask for.  Perhaps to add another one, or to got to Mass on First Wednesday, something like that.  This one stinks of Faustina to me.


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    Re: A note on St Joseph I received on Wednesday
    « Reply #2 on: May 09, 2025, 04:25:49 AM »
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  • I'm on the fence here.  She continued in the Conciliar Church, has "locutions" similar to Faustina where Our Lord is weirdly applying a pet name to her, "My little white dove" (doesn't sound like something Our Lord would do but an invention of her own mind), and replacing the normal mystery of the Rosary doesn't sound like something St. Joseph would ask for.  Perhaps to add another one, or to got to Mass on First Wednesday, something like that.  This one stinks of Faustina to me.

    I agree ladislaus, just wanted to get another opinion. I include a prayer to St Joseph every day.

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    Re: A note on St Joseph I received on Wednesday
    « Reply #3 on: May 09, 2025, 04:09:06 PM »
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  • This Sunday is the Third Sunday after Easter...traditionally it was the moveable "Feast of the Patronage of St. Joseph".  I've noticed it's also been removed from the SSPX calendar.
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    Re: A note on St Joseph I received on Wednesday
    « Reply #4 on: May 09, 2025, 05:14:41 PM »
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  • Cassini, thought you might find this interesting.

    Solemnity of the Patronage of St. Joseph


    Coronation of St. Joseph

    While many Catholics should be familiar with the annual Solemnity of St. Joseph, Foster Father of Jesus Christ, celebrated annually on March 19th, fewer are likely familiar with the Eastertide Solemnity of St. Joseph.
    The Feast of the Patronage of St. Joseph has a rich and complex history, with roots extending back to the late 17th century. It was first celebrated by the Discalced Carmelites in 1689 on a Sunday. Over time, the devotion spread, notably gaining popularity in Spain and other regions.
    In 1847, Pope Pius IX extended the feast to the universal Church. This took place before the revolutionary upheavals of 1848, during which Pius IX was forced to flee Rome. Although some have linked the institution of the feast to the later occupation of Rome by King Victor Emmanuel II in 1870, this is historically inaccurate, as the universal promulgation of the feast predates both the 1848 revolutions and the founding of the Kingdom of Italy (1861). Some sources, such as Dom Guéranger, suggest that Pius IX’s decision was made with a prophetic awareness of the coming trials the Church would face.
    Originally observed on the Third Sunday after Easter after it was extended to the Univeral Church, the feast was later reassigned by Pope St. Pius X during his reform of the liturgical calendar. His aim was to restore the primacy of Sunday liturgies over feasts of saints. As a result, he transferred the Feast of the Patronage of St. Joseph to the Wednesday preceding the Third Sunday after Easter. In 1911, the feast was elevated to a Double of the First Class, and an octave was added. This was a Common Octave, meaning that its observance on days within the octave depended on the rank of other feasts occurring during that time. While this feastday is not in the 1962 Missal, it is still kept by priests who celebrate Holy Mass according to the pre-1955 reforms. 
    At the time of the writing of , Dom Gueranger observed the feast of St. Joseph during Eastertide was said on the Third Sunday after Easter. Here is an excerpt from his work for today's feast:

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    The Easter mysteries are superseded today by a special subject, which is offered for our consideration. The holy Church invites us to spend this Sunday in honouring the Spouse of Mary, the Foster-Father of the Son of God. And yet, as we offered him the yearly tribute of our devotion on the 19th of March, it is not, properly speaking, his Feast that we are to celebrate today. It is a solemn expression of gratitude offered to Joseph, the Protector of the Faithful, the refuge and support of all that invoke him with confidence. The innumerable favours he has bestowed upon the world entitle him to this additional homage. With a view to her children’s interests, the Church would, on this day, excite their confidence in this powerful and ever ready helper. 
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    Devotion to St. Joseph was reserved for these latter times. Though based on the Gospel, it was not to be developed in the early ages of the Church. It is not that the Faithful were, in any way, checked from showing honour to him who had been called to take so important a part in the mystery of the Incarnation; but Divine Providence had its hidden reasons for retarding the Liturgical homage to be paid, each year, to the Spouse of Mary. As on other occasions, so here also; the East preceded the West in the special cultus of St. Joseph: but, in the 15th Century, the whole Latin Church adopted it, and, since that time, it has gradually gained the affections of the Faithful. We have treated upon the glories of St. Joseph, on the 19th of March; the present Feast has its own special object, which we will at once proceed to explain. 
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    The goodness of God and our Redeemer’s fidelity to his promises have ever kept pace with the necessities of the world; so that, in every age, appropriate and special aid has been given to the world for its maintaining the supernatural life. An uninterrupted succession of seasonable grace has been the result of this merciful dispensation, and each generation has had given to it a special motive for confidence in its Redeemer. Dating from the 13th century, when, as the Church herself assures us, the world began to grow cold, (Frigescente Mundo, Collect for the Feast of the Stigmata of St. Francis.) each epoch has had thrown open to it a new source of graces. 
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    First of all came the Feast of the Most Blessed Sacrament, with its successive developments of Processions, Expositions, Benedictions and the Forty Hours. After this, followed the devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus, (of which St. Bernardine of Sienna was the chief propagator,) and that of Via Crucis or Stations of the Cross, with its wonderful fruit of compunction. The practice of frequent Communion was revived in the 16th century, owing principally to the influence of St. Ignatius and the Society founded by him. In the 17th, was promulgated the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which was firmly established in the following century. In the 19th, devotion to the Holy Mother of God has made such progress, as to form one of the leading supernatural characteristics of the period. The Rosary and Scapular, which had been handed down to us in previous ages, have regained their place in the affections of the people; pilgrimages to the Sanctuaries of the Mother of God, which had been interrupted by the influence of Jansenism and rationalism, have been removed; the Archconfraternity of the Sacred Heart of Mary has spread throughout the whole world; numerous miracles have been wrought in reward for the fervent faith of individuals; in a word, our present century has witnessed the triumph of the Immaculate Conception, — a triumph which had been looked forward to for many previous ages. 
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    Now, devotion to Mary could never go on increasing as it has done, without bringing with it a fervent devotion to St. Joseph. We cannot separate Mary and Joseph, were it only for their having such a close connection with the mystery of the Incarnation: Mary, as being the Mother of the Son of God; and Joseph, as being guardian of the Virgin’s spotless honour, and Foster-Father of the Divine Babe. A special veneration for St. Joseph was the result of increased devotion to Mary. Nor is this reverence for Mary’s Spouse to be considered only as a just homage paid to his admirable prerogatives: it is, moreover, a fresh and exhaustless source of help to the world, for Joseph has been made our Protector by the Son of God himself. Hearken to the inspired words of the Church’s Liturgy: “Thou, O Joseph! art the delight of the Blessed, the sure hope of our life, and the pillar of the world!” (Hymn for the Lauds of the Feast of the Patronage of St. Joseph)  Extraordinary as is this power, need we be surprised at its being given to a man like Joseph, whose connections with the Son of God on earth were so far above those of all other men? Jesus deigned to be subject to Joseph here below; now that he is in heaven, he would glorify the creature, to whom he consigned the guardianship of his own childhood and his Mother’s honour. He has given him a power, which is above our calculations. 
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    Hence it is, that the Church invites us, on this day, to have recourse, with unreserved confidence, to this all-powerful Protector. The world we live in is filled with miseries which would make stronger hearts than ours quake with fear: but, let us invoke St. Joseph with faith, and we shall be protected. In all our necessities, whether of soul or body — in all the trials and anxieties we may have to go through — let us have recourse to St. Joseph, and we shall not be disappointed. The king of Egypt said to his people, when they were suffering from famine: go to Joseph! (Genesis 41:55) the King of Heaven says the same to us: the faithful guardian of Mary has greater influence with God, than Jacob’s son had with Pharaoh.
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    O God, Who in thine unspeakable foreknowledge didst choose thy blessed servant Joseph to be the husband of thine Own most holy Mother; mercifully grant that now that he is in heaven with thee, we who on earth do reverence him for our Defender, may worthily be holpen by the succour of his prayers to thee on our behalf.
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    Re: A note on St Joseph I received on Wednesday
    « Reply #5 on: May 10, 2025, 03:43:30 AM »
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  • Cassini, thought you might find this interesting.

    Solemnity of the Patronage of St. Joseph


    Coronation of St. Joseph

    While many Catholics should be familiar with the annual Solemnity of St. Joseph, Foster Father of Jesus Christ, celebrated annually on March 19th, fewer are likely familiar with the Eastertide Solemnity of St. Joseph.
    The Feast of the Patronage of St. Joseph has a rich and complex history, with roots extending back to the late 17th century. It was first celebrated by the Discalced Carmelites in 1689 on a Sunday. Over time, the devotion spread, notably gaining popularity in Spain and other regions.
    In 1847, Pope Pius IX extended the feast to the universal Church. This took place before the revolutionary upheavals of 1848, during which Pius IX was forced to flee Rome. Although some have linked the institution of the feast to the later occupation of Rome by King Victor Emmanuel II in 1870, this is historically inaccurate, as the universal promulgation of the feast predates both the 1848 revolutions and the founding of the Kingdom of Italy (1861). Some sources, such as Dom Guéranger, suggest that Pius IX’s decision was made with a prophetic awareness of the coming trials the Church would face.
    Originally observed on the Third Sunday after Easter after it was extended to the Univeral Church, the feast was later reassigned by Pope St. Pius X during his reform of the liturgical calendar. His aim was to restore the primacy of Sunday liturgies over feasts of saints. As a result, he transferred the Feast of the Patronage of St. Joseph to the Wednesday preceding the Third Sunday after Easter. In 1911, the feast was elevated to a Double of the First Class, and an octave was added. This was a Common Octave, meaning that its observance on days within the octave depended on the rank of other feasts occurring during that time. While this feastday is not in the 1962 Missal, it is still kept by priests who celebrate Holy Mass according to the pre-1955 reforms.
    At the time of the writing of , Dom Gueranger observed the feast of St. Joseph during Eastertide was said on the Third Sunday after Easter. Here is an excerpt from his work for today's feast:
    Collect:

    O God, Who in thine unspeakable foreknowledge didst choose thy blessed servant Joseph to be the husband of thine Own most holy Mother; mercifully grant that now that he is in heaven with thee, we who on earth do reverence him for our Defender, may worthily be holpen by the succour of his prayers to thee on our behalf.
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    Thanks Miseremini, St Joseph has to be the greatest saint after Our Lady. Yet he has been overshadowed by many other saints. Not any more for me.

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    Re: A note on St Joseph I received on Wednesday
    « Reply #6 on: May 10, 2025, 05:20:14 AM »
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  • The Solemnity of St Joseph on the third Wednesday after Easter, 7th May this year, was the primary feast of St Joseph between 1911 and 1955 outranking the, older, March 19th feast.  

    The Breviary Office is very fine with typological references to Joseph, son of Jacob, in Genesis.

    Rather sad the feast and its octave simply got the chop by the reformers.

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    Re: A note on St Joseph I received on Wednesday
    « Reply #7 on: May 10, 2025, 03:49:54 PM »
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  • The Solemnity of St Joseph on the third Wednesday after Easter, 7th May this year, was the primary feast of St Joseph between 1911 and 1955 outranking the, older, March 19th feast. 

    The Breviary Office is very fine with typological references to Joseph, son of Jacob, in Genesis.

    Rather sad the feast and its octave simply got the chop by the reformers.
    How interesting!  I did not know this.  Thank you for sharing!
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    Re: A note on St Joseph I received on Wednesday
    « Reply #8 on: May 10, 2025, 03:50:47 PM »
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  • Cassini, thought you might find this interesting.

    Solemnity of the Patronage of St. Joseph


    Coronation of St. Joseph

    While many Catholics should be familiar with the annual Solemnity of St. Joseph, Foster Father of Jesus Christ, celebrated annually on March 19th, fewer are likely familiar with the Eastertide Solemnity of St. Joseph.
    The Feast of the Patronage of St. Joseph has a rich and complex history, with roots extending back to the late 17th century. It was first celebrated by the Discalced Carmelites in 1689 on a Sunday. Over time, the devotion spread, notably gaining popularity in Spain and other regions.
    In 1847, Pope Pius IX extended the feast to the universal Church. This took place before the revolutionary upheavals of 1848, during which Pius IX was forced to flee Rome. Although some have linked the institution of the feast to the later occupation of Rome by King Victor Emmanuel II in 1870, this is historically inaccurate, as the universal promulgation of the feast predates both the 1848 revolutions and the founding of the Kingdom of Italy (1861). Some sources, such as Dom Guéranger, suggest that Pius IX’s decision was made with a prophetic awareness of the coming trials the Church would face.
    Originally observed on the Third Sunday after Easter after it was extended to the Univeral Church, the feast was later reassigned by Pope St. Pius X during his reform of the liturgical calendar. His aim was to restore the primacy of Sunday liturgies over feasts of saints. As a result, he transferred the Feast of the Patronage of St. Joseph to the Wednesday preceding the Third Sunday after Easter. In 1911, the feast was elevated to a Double of the First Class, and an octave was added. This was a Common Octave, meaning that its observance on days within the octave depended on the rank of other feasts occurring during that time. While this feastday is not in the 1962 Missal, it is still kept by priests who celebrate Holy Mass according to the pre-1955 reforms.
    At the time of the writing of , Dom Gueranger observed the feast of St. Joseph during Eastertide was said on the Third Sunday after Easter. Here is an excerpt from his work for today's feast:
    Collect:

    O God, Who in thine unspeakable foreknowledge didst choose thy blessed servant Joseph to be the husband of thine Own most holy Mother; mercifully grant that now that he is in heaven with thee, we who on earth do reverence him for our Defender, may worthily be holpen by the succour of his prayers to thee on our behalf.
    Labels: Easter, Feastday, Josephology

    Thank you so much for sharing this!  Our newest baby was just born on the feast day this Wednesday and I was thinking that I needed to research more about it. 😅
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    Re: A note on St Joseph I received on Wednesday
    « Reply #9 on: May 10, 2025, 05:33:36 PM »
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  • This Sunday is the Third Sunday after Easter...traditionally it was the moveable "Feast of the Patronage of St. Joseph".  I've noticed it's also been removed from the SSPX calendar.
    Was that St Joseph the worker?
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