Monday, March 19, 2012

Happy Feast Day of St. Joseph - March 19th!


Happy Feast Day of St. Joseph, or as it is commonly referred to, Happy St. Joseph's Day!

St. Joseph was a holy and just man. He obeyed God's will, naming the child Jesus, and ultimately caring for the child as his own as instructed by an angel of God. From everyone at Autom, we wish you a Happy St. Joseph's Day! Visit Autom.com for St. Joseph devotional items and much, much more!

SAINT JOSEPH
Feast Day: March 19
Patron of Fathers, Carpenters, and Homesellers

Saint Joseph was a young carpenter from the town of Nazareth. He was engaged to Mary. Before he and Mary lived together, the Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary and told her that God had chosen her to be the mother of His son. An angel also told Joseph, “Do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife. You are to name her child Jesus.” Joseph awoke and did all the angel had told him to do.

After Jesus was born in Bethlehem, an angel spoke to Joseph in a dream, “Get up, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt! Stay there until I tell you.” Joseph arose quickly and took Jesus and Mary to Egypt. Later they returned to Nazareth, where Joseph worked hard to take care of Mary and Jesus, whom he loved.

Prayer to Saint Joseph for Fathers and Workers

Dear Saint Joseph, you trusted in God and obeyed His commands. Help all fathers to love their families. Help all carpenters to build good homes. Please help homesellers to find good homes for people. O Saint Joseph, I love you! Thank you for being my friend and helper forever. Amen.

Saint Joseph, pray for us.

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