Something about St. Joseph

In all needs on earth, Jesus and Mary went to Joseph. Pray him to watch over your family as he watched over Jesus and Mary.

Family unhappiness? Go to Joseph! The Holy Family was a happy family and Joseph was its guardian.

Unemployed? Go to Joseph! He was a worker, a carpenter. Appeal to him, he understands.

Sickness? Afflictions? Go to Joseph! His care enabled a mother in agony to bring the "Comforter of the Afflicted" into the world, with a roof over His Head.

Sorrow? Go to Joseph! Life crucifies us at times. Turn to the sympathetic heart of Joseph. He is the guardian of the "Crucified".

TENTANG SANTO YOSEF

Semua keperluan duniawi Yesus dan bonda-Nya Maria disediakan oleh Santo Yosef, bapa angkat Yesus dan suami duniawi Maria. Berdoalah kepada Santo Yosef untuk meminta perlindungan terhadap keluarga kamu sebab dia lah yang menjaga Keluarga Kudus di Nazaret.

Keluarga anda tidak bahagia? Pergilah kepada Yosef! Keluarga Kudus adalah keluarga bahagia dan Yosef adalah penjaga keluarga ini.

Menganggur? Pergilah ke Yosef! Dia Santo Pekerja, seorang tukang kayu. Mintalah pertolongan darinya kerana dia seorang yang memahami.

Sedang uzur? Dalam kesusahan? Pergilah kepada Yosef! Dia telah membantu seorang ibu yang dalam kesusahan menjaga Seorang yang dikenali sebagai "Pembawa Kesenangan kepada Orang Susah", dengan menyediakan tempat tinggal untuk-Nya.

Dukacita? Pergilah kepada Yosef! Hidup memang penuh dengan cabaran. Yosef, seorang yang sangat simpati selalu bersedia mendengar masalah kamu. Dia lah yang telah menjaga Seorang yang telah "Disalibkan" untuk penyelamatan dunia.

The Miracle Staircase of Santa Fe, New Mexico

True stories regarding the intercession of St. Joseph abound. One that has become known to the general public is "the miracle staircase".

In 1873 the bishop of Santa Fe, New Mexico commissioned the building of a convent chapel, Our Lady of Light Chapel in the care of the Sisters of Loretto. During the course of its construction the architect died suddenly and only afterwards did the builders discover an error in the plans. There was no staircase to the choir loft. But worse, at that point of construction, any stairwell would take up much needed space and disfigure the design.

The nuns began nine days of prayer in honour of St. Joseph, for he was a carpenter. On the day after their novena ended, a shabbily dressed man appeared at the door. The Sisters showed him their choir loft and the limited space available to erect a staircase. He assured them he would be able to build one, and so they let him undertake the task. With him was a burro carrying the toolbox. He offered to begin at once, if they would allow him total privacy while he worked. They hired him and he locked himself in. For three months he permitted no visitors, then he opened the doors.

When the Mother Superior entered, she stared in amazement, there in the corner was a beautiful freestanding staircase rising in a double spiral to the choir loft that may be seen today by visitors to Santa Fe. Each section is perfectly fitted in a groove--not a nail being used in its construction. There is no central pole, no wall attachment, no sign of a nail or screw--just a few wooden pegs. Moreover, the wood he used was unlike any the Mother had ever seen. Yet the carpenter had brought no wood with him. Architects from all sections of the country go to inspect this unique and marvelous piece of craftsmanship. When the work was completed and the Mother Superior of the convent wished to pay the man for his service, he was nowhere to be found. No one had seen him come or go. A reward was offered; no one ever claimed it. It is thought that the unknown carpenter was none other than St. Joseph, in whose honour the Sisters had received Communion every Wednesday that he might assist them in building a staircase. There is no doubt that the prayers of those nuns were answered in a most remarkable way.

If you stay at home, why not become a Work At Home, Mom (WAHM)?

March is the month of St. Joseph

May the heavenly host praise thee, O St. Joseph! May the choirs of Christendom resound with thy name, for great are thy merits, who wast united by a chaste alliance to the Holy Virgin.