St. Joseph - Patron Saint of the Universal Church

 

Today is the magnificent feast day of St. Joseph, the foster father of Jesus Christ the Son of God.

 

THE SEVEN SORROWS AND SEVEN JOYS OF ST. JOSEPH

 

The Seven Sorrows of Joseph      The Seven Joys of Joseph

 

1.  The Doubts of St. Joseph       1.  Told of the Incarnation

2.  The Poverty of Jesus Birth     2.  Angels Adore the Infant Jesus

3.  The Circumsion                     3.  Holy Name of Jesus

4.  The Prophecy of Simeon     4.  Effects of the Redemption

5.  The Flight into Egypt     5.  Overthrow of the Idols of Egypt

6.  The Return to Nazareth   6. Life with Jesus and Mary

7.  The Loss of the Child Jesus    7.  Jesus Found in the Temple

 

Click Here for the Prayers for these Sorrows and Joys