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by bcadmin | Nov 24, 2021 | Father Margevicius, News, Patron of a Happy Death, Practicing Catholic, St. Joseph | 0 |
In a recent interview with “Practicing Catholic” radio show host Patrick Conley about the conclusion of the Year of St. Joseph, Father Tom Margevicius recalled being at the foot of his father’s deathbed, praying the Mass of St. Joseph, patron of a happy death.
Read Moreby bcadmin | Nov 23, 2021 | Cuppa Joe, First Friday devotion, News, Patron of a Happy Death, Sacred Heart of Jesus, St. Joseph | 0 |
There’s a fourth-century prayer to St. Joseph that concludes, “St. Joseph, I never weary contemplating you with Jesus asleep in your arms. I dare not approach while he reposes near your heart. Press him close in my name and kiss his fine head for me, and ask him to return the kiss when I draw my dying breath. St. Joseph, patron of departing souls, pray for us.” It’s a tender image, and the ancient sentiment resonates today: Joseph as protector, even to death.
Read Moreby bcadmin | Jun 15, 2021 | Cana, Consecration to St. Joseph, Cuppa Joe, Deacon Gannon, Father Don Calloway, Jesus, Josephology, Kelly Wahlquist, News, Patron of a Happy Death, Picks, St. Joseph | 0 |
When asked to speak on the virginity of St. Joseph, I tried to convince Deacon Dan Gannon to switch talks. Deacon Gannon’s talk “Wonder 9: Patron of a Happy Death” (Nov. 2) will be at the Carondelet Center, which the Sisters of St. Joseph own, and I worked as a nursing supervisor at the retirement home of the sisters for years. I have been with many sisters as they experienced a happy death. But, alas, Deacon Gannon did not want to give up a happy death for virginity.
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