Tag Archives: Novena

St Joseph, patron saint

Posted on March 14, 2021 by stchrysostoms

Joseph, our patron, is the theme of today’s post in our nine days (Novena) of prayer before St Joseph’s Day. The following is an extract from the very influential theologian Karl Rahner, from a sermon he preached on St Joseph. … Continue reading →

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St Joseph – homeless father

Posted on March 12, 2021 by stchrysostoms

I once worked in a Salvation Army hostel for homeless families.  I remember one 17 year year old pregnant girl whom I will call Alison.  Alison had no family and grew up in care; the father of her child was … Continue reading →

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Joseph the Carpenter

Posted on March 11, 2021 by stchrysostoms

The Bible suggests St Joseph was a carpenter by trade , though some suggest the translation should be stonemason . Either way , he was a craftsman. I do some craft myself- a small amount of embroidery , patchwork , … Continue reading →

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St Joseph Prayer Novena

Posted on March 10, 2021 by stchrysostoms

Today we begin a prayer novena to St Joseph. As we begin let’s find out what this is about and how we can join others in taking part. What is a Novena? A novena is a nine day period for … Continue reading →

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A Prayer Novena

Posted on August 5, 2020 by stchrysostoms

Imagine a group of people, men and women, who have lost a definite sense of direction. They are very uncertain about what the future holds. Their guide, their leader has disappeared and they feel his absence, they wonder what to … Continue reading →

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