Madonna and Child

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Child number nine (of ten). A photo of my Mom and my brother Paul. When I started university, my friends got so used to my 'daily Paul' reports they used to mime taking a wallet of photos out and pointing to different pictures as I regaled them with Paul's latest acts of genius. So I brought in some pictures.. which they kidnapped and then posted a ransom note in the student lounge...

Saint Joseph Novena

The Saint Joseph Novena, prayed for all husbands, begins today, leading up to the Feast of Saint Joseph on March 19.

St. Joseph is a powerful patron. He is, as John Paul II called him, the Guardian of the Redeemer. He humbly accepted his role as guardian, husband and father in the Holy Family. Therefore, St. Joseph’s intercession has been sought for centuries.

St. Joseph was clearly very close to our Lord and so we come to him with this novena with a sense of humility because of his great humility.

Pray More Novenas has an e-mail 'reminder' service .

Let us pray for all husbands, that they attain the virtues that will help them be faithful and holy guides and guardians of their families.

(h/t John-Paul Deddens)
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