St Joseph Books

When Pope Francis proclaimed the Year of St Joseph in 2020, a renewal of devotion began to this most beloved foster father of Jesus. Now, over two years since that year was initiated, many Catholics are ardently devoted to St Joseph, seeking his powerful intercession.

But why go to St Joseph? The saints testify:

“Joseph can tell us many things about Jesus. Therefore, never neglect devotion to him – Ite ad Ioseph: “Go to Joseph” – as Christian tradition puts it in the words of the Old Testament (Gen 41:55).” (St Josemaria)

“Knowing by experience St Joseph’s astonishing influence with God, I would wish to persuade everyone to honour him with particular devotion. I have always seen those who honoured him in a special manner make progress in virtue, for this heavenly protector favours in a striking manner the spiritual advancement of souls who commend themselves to him.” (St Teresa of Avila)

“St Joseph was chosen among all men, to be the protector and guardian of the Virgin Mother of God; the defender and foster-father of the InfantGod, and the only co-operator upon earth, the one confidant of the secret of God in the work of the redemption of mankind.” (St Bernard of Clairvaux)

“We should, indeed, honour St Joseph, since the Son of God Himself was graciously pleased to honour him by calling him father… If then, the King of Kings was pleased to raise Joseph to so high a dignity, it is right and obligatory on our part to endeavour to honour him as much as we can.” (St Alphonsus Liguori)

“There are many saints to whom God has given the power to assist us in the necessities of life, but the power given to St Joseph is unlimited: it extends to all our needs, and all those who invoke him with confidence are sure to be heard.” (St Thomas Aquinas)

“Since we all must die, we should cherish a special devotion to St. Joseph, that he may obtain for us a happy death.” (St Alphonsus Liguori)

“Saint Joseph reminds us that those who appear hidden or in the shadows can play an incomparable role in the history of salvation.” (Pope Francis – Patris Corde)