Fr. Angelo Carusi, pastor of St. Rocco's Church in Rhode Island, reflects on St. Joseph's Day, and why so many people are devoted to the spouse of the Virgin Mary.

St. Joseph Church and Shrine in Gretna, Louisiana, across the river from New Orleans, draws upward of 1,500 people to its St. Joseph Table.

Putting Joseph’s lesson into practice today, Donovan continued, means, “Go to Mass; bring your children to Mass like St. Joseph obediently brought Jesus to the places that the Jewish Law required.

St. Joseph is considered a model of obedience, humility, and faith. He played a crucial role in the Holy Family, providing for Jesus and Mary while remaining devoted to God’s plan.

Most significantly, for my purposes, he did not mention what St. Joseph did at the scene of the birth. St. Joseph’s role in Jesus’ birth is largely left to our imagination.

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Images of St. Joseph and other saints as well as bread sculptures, wine, lemons and desserts decorate the St. Joseph's Altar at St. Joseph's Cathedral in Baton Rouge, La., on Sunday, March 19, 2023.