Joseph’s dreams for a happy marriage and family appeared to be fading fast. A faithful Jew and “righteous man” (Matthew 1:19), he knew Jewish law required him to uphold the sanctity of marriage, which appeared to be violated by Mary’s pregnancy. But he also wanted to protect Mary.
Read moreSt. Joseph: Model of Holiness →
Intriguing, hidden, and silent, St. Joseph’s role in salvific history has been analyzed and philosophized for millennia. Also known as Terror of Demons, Light of Patriarchs, and Mirror of Patience, St. Joseph remains a powerful intercessor for many. Often invoked by those desperate to find gainful employment or patrons who find it impossible to sell their homes, St. Joseph can be much more for us—a friend, a mentor.
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Throughout the Gospels Jesus says, “Remain in me” or “abide in me,” which—in simplified terms—means whatever you do, invite Jesus along. Ask him to “come with.”
Read moreMen Need St. Joseph →
After decades of attacks on men and masculinity, the Church has declared a Year of St. Joseph. A year to celebrate a man, the holiest of men, who was the earthly father of Our Savior, Jesus Christ, and the husband of the most perfect woman to ever live, Our Blessed Mother. The Holy Spirit is guiding the Church through the stormy seas of our present age, and Our Lord has asked us to turn to his foster-father as a guide. This is especially true of men. Now is the time to reclaim authentic masculinity.
Read moreGod's Presence in Suffering →
This week, Fr. Mark Toups meditates on the Transfiguration, and how God journeys with us even in the midst of suffering. Suffering is a natural part of life, and each individual’s suffering is completely unique to the person next to them. The evil one likes to tell us that we’re alone during these trials, but the reality is that the Lord is perhaps even closer to us in our suffering than he is to us in good times. We have never been alone: all we have to do is let God in and trust in his glory.
Read moreAn introduction to the Most Chaste Heart of St. Joseph →
“God asks all humanity to have devotion to my Chaste Heart. He wants to give men the grace to overcome the temptations and attacks of the Devil in their day-to-day lives.” ~ St. Joseph
Read moreLearning Detachment from Your Stuff →
Sometimes the things that we own end up owning us. Detachment prevents this from happening.
Read moreLive Like St. Joseph: Silence Fosters Faith-Filled Action →
While not a word of St. Joseph’s is recorded in Scripture, his virtuous actions and trust in God speak volumes, especially to modern men.
Read moreThe Power of Silence and Living Out Your Purpose →
Remember WWJD? What would Jesus do? What would Jesus do when life was challenging and everybody was looking for something from Him. What did he do before making decisions and before a long day of ministering and preaching to others?
Read moreGod’s Race for Us Is the Answer →
“You were with me, but I was not with you. Created things kept me from you; yet if they had not been in you they would not have been at all.” ~ St. Augustine
Read morePraying the Rosary with St. Joseph →
Although there may not be any words attributed to St. Joseph in the Bible, he is an essential part of salvation history, and deserves much more recognition than is granted him. One way you can strengthen your relationship with St. Joseph is to pray the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary with him in mind. Looking at the joyful mysteries can reveal a large part of the saint’s heart, humility, and strength, as it lays out the beginning of his relationship with Mary and the coming birth of Christ.
Join Live4More in celebrating the Year of St. Joseph with Consecration to St. Joseph this Lent. Follow the link for more information and to let us know you are with us in going to Joseph this Lent!
Read moreBuilding A Meaningful Prayer Life →
In these 43 minutes, you’ll learn:
How to begin to pray and where to start
Why prayer should happen daily
How to grow in our spiritual maturity through communication with the Lord
St Joseph Model and Helper to Men →
Go to battle with St. Joseph at your side! Fr. Don Calloway, MIC author of Consecration to St. Joseph talks with Bear Woznick on the Bear Woznick Adventure about St. Joseph, the Terror of Demons and model of manhood and fatherhood. Joseph means to increase so St. Joseph is ‘The Increaser”. He will increase your virtue and increase your love for Jesus and Mary and your family.
Join Live4More in celebrating the Year of St. Joseph with Consecration to St. Joseph this Lent. Follow the link for more information and to let us know you are with us in going to Joseph this Lent!
Read moreStruggle Is Necessary - Fr. Mike Schmitz →
It may sound counterintuitive, but choosing the harder path may make our life easier. Here’s why:
Read moreAs The World Goes Down, Here's What You Should Do! →
Fr. Jonathan Meyer from All Saints Parish in Indiana has consoling and comforting words for his parish and for all of us as the Christmas season was concluded and just after the riots at the capitol in Washington, DC. What do we do now?
Read moreIt Was Time for Mike to Look to Joseph →
As the foster father of Jesus, St. Joseph’s faithfulness produced a list of other virtues, but there are three that we see in the Christmas stories which are especially necessary for men who wish to walk in his footsteps.
Join Live4More in celebrating the Year of St. Joseph by participating in Consecration to St. Joseph this Lent. Click here for more information.
Read moreFive Ways to Have the Best Year →
As we enter into the threshold of the New Year why not make concrete and practical proposals that will not dissipate like smoke or be blown by the wind? Rather may these proposals be a solid foundation on which we can construct an edifice of true holiness that will change and orient the rest of our lives and culminate in everlasting happiness in Heaven, our eternal goal and destiny!
Read moreSt. Joseph Shows Us How to Live Out Advent →
Saint Joseph can help us to live a most fruitful Advent, and for many reasons. Let us quietly meditate upon five extraordinary virtues of this greatest of all saints so that we can live a most fervent Advent season and allow Jesus to be born in the depths of our hearts this Christmas!
Read moreAdvent and the Pandemic →
During the present pandemic, we have had a bit more on our plates this year than normal. With churches having been shut down or operating at reduced capacity, reducing access to the sacraments, have we found ourselves struggling to pray?
Read moreMary and Her Immaculate Conception →
Truly loving Mary will never lessen our faith in God, or take attention away from Christ. Today’s video is focusing on the Catholic dogma dealing with Mary’s Immaculate Conception. It’s Mary’s preservation of soul that made it possible for Christ to be conceived in her through the Holy Spirit.
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