Every March 19th, the Catholic Church honors St. Joseph, who, according to the Holy Scriptures, was entrusted by God with the responsibility of being the adoptive father of Baby Jesus and the ...

Prayer for Saint Joseph's protection Oh, St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so prompt, so strong, before the throne of God, I place in you all my interests and desires.

Oh St. Joseph whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interests and desires. Oh St. Joseph do assist me by your powerful intercession and ...

The villagers prayed to St. Joseph and asked his intercession before God. Their prayers were answered, and when the famine ended, a special feast of thanks was ordained to commemorate the miracle.

The islanders attributed the abundant rain and crops to prayers to St. Joseph, and a celebration grew into a tradition. People would supply the altars with grains, fish, sweets, flowers ...