We must always insist on prayer
GDear Director, this is not the first time I have written to you. In fact, more than ten years ago I communicated to you a beautiful grace, obtained through the intercession of Saint Joseph, for my son. In fact, after much suffering and hope, he obtained a good job which allowed him to plan his family which was then enriched with a wonderful little girl. But after more than ten years, when the management of the company changed, my son was left without a job again. Since he is a hardworking boy, who never knows how to sit on his hands, he got busy and did not disdain the various odd jobs that he occasionally found; but he lacked the security of a stable job. I was not discouraged and I attacked Heaven again with my insistent prayers, always through the intercession of Saint Joseph; after some time the response of divine Providence was not lacking. I can confirm that my son has found a new job that satisfies him greatly and is highly esteemed in his environment. So I conclude by saying that we must always insist on prayer and trust in God, because he always answers us. I subscribe to your periodical and, if he wants, he can publish this testimony of mine. With affection and respect.
Lina Pariota, Nola.
There is no need to add anything to your beautiful testimony: you have given us encouragement to trust in divine Providence and the intercession of Saint Joseph. Furthermore, the grace you asked for concerns work, which allows your son to support the family with peace of mind. And here Saint Joseph's protection for the practical needs of families is manifested, he who is the "decorum of domestic life", as we invoke him in the litanies. Thank you very much for your beautiful letter. I take this opportunity to encourage those who receive some grace from Saint Joseph to communicate it to us.
The director
The pilgrim icon of St. Joseph was in my house
From 18 January 2024 for nineteen days I had the honor of hosting the pilgrim icon of Saint Joseph in my home. This pilgrimage through Italy is organized by the Cenacle of San Giuseppe of Cosenza. With my Cenacle of prayer we often found ourselves reciting the rosary and Saint Joseph accompanied us all these days. I placed the icon in a place in the house where it was visible to all my family. I spent nineteen days in his company and he dispensed many graces. Even though difficult situations occurred in my family during his stay, I felt a peace and serenity within me that are difficult to explain. I returned it at the end of nineteen days to a dear friend of mine and I received several requests; therefore the icon will remain in Forlì until at least mid-2024.
Simona
Thank you for letting us know about this initiative, one pilgrimage of the image of Saint Joseph in families, which thus become places of prayer and faith. Let us maintain this bond of prayer among us, devotees of Saint Joseph; we will pray in our Basilica, in front of the statue of the Patron Saint and you will invoke him in your homes. In this way the presence of Saint Joseph will be a comfort for everyone.
The director
We need to pray
more for peace
Dearest Editor, I don't know how to thank you for everything you do, for the many beautiful stories about Saint Joseph that you publish in the magazine; It is very beautiful and I will also introduce it to my grandchildren. It helps them understand how important our faith is. I am very devoted to Saint Joseph and our heavenly mother Mary, but we need to pray even more for peace in the world and for everything that happens. I would like to do more; this small offering that I send is given from the heart. Let us all pray for world peace. Best regards.
Angela, Canada.
Thank you, dear Angela, for these simple and sincere words. I'm surprised that you let me read The Holy Crusade to his grandchildren and that in this way they may be helped in their faith. Unfortunately, when our magazine is sent abroad, it encounters language difficulties and we receive various cancellations due to the difficulty of those abroad who have to read Italian. Instead, with the magazine, you manage to transmit to your grandchildren a memory of Italy, as well as a reminder of the Christian faith. We hope that many readers will be encouraged to put it into the hands of younger people The Holy Crusade.
The director
We followed the Mass from the Basilica of St. Joseph
Reverend Father, I send this offering, because every year on March 19 I send my offering for the grace received. I ask you to have the poor helped by the Pious Union of Saint Joseph pray, so that my husband may be blessed and together with him our three children, who are all married, and also the nine grandchildren. Pray that we have health and providence and to always be united like the Holy Family. You cannot believe the joy I felt in the month of January, when I saw on television the Holy Mass celebrated in the church of San Giuseppe in Rome. My husband and I attended Mass every day. Reverend Father, I recently lost a brother and a sister; remember them in the prayers of the deceased. Thank you.
Concetta, Australia.
Broadcasting the Holy Mass on television is a demanding thing, but we took on this effort because so many people were very happy to participate in the celebration in our Basilica of St. Joseph. They are "miracles" of technology that allow us to connect Rome with Australia and thus express devotion and prayer to the great Patriarch. Thank you, dear Concetta, for this beautiful testimony of him.
The director