While St. Patrick might be the first saint who comes to mind with a March feast day, one of the most popular saints – and most important historical figures – also is celebrated this month, St. Joseph. St. Joseph’s feast day is March 19, and from the moment he consented to taking Mary as his wife after an angel appeared to him, he was known for always saying “yes” to God’s plan. Here are some ways to learn from – and grow closer to – the foster father of Jesus this Lent.
There are many wonderful books about St. Joseph - including reading about him in the Bible – but one that stands out for its practicality is ”Through the Heart of St. Joseph” by Benedictine Father Boniface Hicks. Each chapter dives into one aspect of St. Joseph’s character, such as his silence, his role as a parent and his protectiveness, and concludes with a prayer. Through it all, the author encourages readers to turn to St. Joseph in those moments of uncertainty in their own lives.