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Preparing for Joseph with an Altar and Feast

March 12, 2021 By Elizabeth Brignac Leave a Comment

I grew up in New Orleans, a city with a strong Roman Catholic presence. A lot of the kids I knew attended Catholic schools. Statues of the Virgin Mary adorned every third front yard. Fridays in Lent meant that someone was always holding a fish fry.

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Saint Joseph lets love make him do the impossible

March 19, 2019 By Maria Kane 1 Comment

‘They forgot to bring Joseph!’ I frantically whispered to one of the ushers last Christmas Eve

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St Joseph was faithful – even when exhausted.

March 19, 2018 By Marcus Halley 1 Comment

This scene feels like my life in the times when I have more things to do than there is time to do them.

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St. Joseph – Steadfast and Faithful When Life is Upside Down

March 20, 2017 By Dorian Del Priore 4 Comments

Once I buried a statue of St. Joseph upside-down, I started noticing how his steady faith carried him and his family through topsy-turvy situations.

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Honoring St. Joseph

March 19, 2016 By Nurya Love Parish 1 Comment

Saint Joseph, called to assume the role of Jesus’ father on earth, is remembered and honored today. His feast is especially resonant for parents as […]

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Planning to Celebrate St. Joseph

March 16, 2016 By Maria Nolletti Ross 11 Comments

The Episcopal Church honors St. Joseph this Saturday, March 19th. If you want to observe this day at home, you’ll need to plan ahead a bit. […]

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