Reflection: Saint Joseph, Protector of the Family

God chose Saint Joseph to be the Head of the Holy Family. Joseph watched over and protected the Child Jesus and Mary while they were on earth. Joseph was a humble man of faith, obedient to whatever God asked of him without knowing the outcome.

When the angel came to Joseph in a dream and told him the truth about the child Mary was carrying, Joseph immediately, without question or concern, took Mary as his wife. When the angel came again to tell him that his family was in danger, he immediately left everything and fled to a strange country with his young wife and baby. He waited in Egypt without question until the angel told him it was safe to go back.

God has given Saint Joseph to us as Protector and Guardian of our families. He is a model of trust. Even when he did not understand, he trusted God completely. Saint Joseph is a model for all fathers and protector of families.

Do you have something that weighs heavily on your heart?
Go to Joseph and ask him to intercede to Jesus for your intention and ask him to help you carry the burden as you wait, in confident trust, knowing that Jesus will answer your prayer in His perfect timing.

Prayer To Saint Joseph
O St. Joseph whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the Throne of God, I place in thee all my interests and desires. O St. Joseph do assist me by thy powerful intercession and obtain for me from thy Divine Son all spiritual blessings through Jesus Christ, Our Lord; so that having engaged here below thy Heavenly power I may offer my Thanksgiving and Homage to the Loving of Fathers. O St. Joseph, I never weary contemplating thee and Jesus asleep in thy arms. I dare not approach while He reposes near thy heart. Press him to my name and kiss His fine Head for me, and ask Him to return the Kiss when I draw my dying breath. St. Joseph, Patron of departing souls, pray for us. Amen.  Pray for nine consecutive mornings for anything you may desire. It has seldom been known to fail.

Pray to Saint Joseph and ask him to be the protector of your family. Spend time each day in quiet prayer as he did.

Glorious Saint Joseph, spouse of the Immaculate Virgin, obtain for us pure, humble,and loving minds and hearts. May we always seek God's Divine Will. Be our guide, our father, and our model through life that we may merit to die as you did in the arms of Jesus and Mary.