St Joseph
The Story of St Joseph for Children
by Sister M. Eleanore, C.S.C.
Explains the story of St. Joseph beginning at the betrothal of Virgin to the Finding of Jesus in the Temple to St. Joseph’s death. Includes prayers to St. Joseph, the Litany of St. Joseph, and Hymns to St. Joseph. 13 illustrations. Written in clear language that a child can understand.
Booklet, size 8" x 5.2", 32 pages, Impr 1933
Hand made Chaplets
8mm Amethyst and White Tiffany Glass beads
by Fr Joseph Heuser, D.D.
In the Workshop of St. Joseph, presents the reader with a fictional account taking place at the time of the Holy Family's flight to Egypt, and later return to Nazareth.
It follows several fictional characters, Eliab, his daughter Zelah who becomes a servant for the Holy Family, and his son Ahijah, all of whom are Jews living in Egypt. Zelah accompanies the Holy Family back to Nazareth, and Eliab and Ahijah follow them, ultimately taking up residence in Nazareth itself. The story allows Fr. Heuser not only to illustrate the circumstances in Israel during the first century, the rites and ceremonies of the Jews which the Holy Family knew and participated in, but also the prefigurement of the Messiah in the Scripture, as well as the spiritual and moral meaning of the tools in Joseph's workshop.
In the Workshop of St. Joseph is a beautiful and spiritually enriching story for youth and adults alike, weaving Fr. Heuser's erudition and use of 1st century archeology with a wonderful and pious story.
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 250 pages
Also available in Hardcover with dust jacket upon request (additional cost)
A First Book for Little Catholics
by Fr. Gales
A short story of St. Joseph and how he came to be Jesus's foster father, and how he protected Jesus after His birth.
Age range 2-10
Paperback, size 6.3" x 5.2", 20 pages, Impr 1956
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by Bl Anne Catherine Emmerich
Book I offers the visionary’s account of St. Joseph, the three kings, and John the Baptist and his parents (and their Essene ancestry). There follow compilations on the lives of the apostles Andrew, Simon Peter, James the Greater, and John of Zebedee, including extensive episodes from their travels and missions in the years following the Passion.
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 288 pages
Also available in hardcover on request (additional cost)
by Pere Binet
St. Joseph received magnificent divine graces and favors not granted even to the Old Testament Patriarchs. The most humble of men; St. Joseph received from Almighty God the authority to command both Our Lady and the Son of God Himself; and in Heaven he continues to have great intercessory power with God. Includes many prayers to request his intercession. This book will surely inspire the reader with a profound devotion to this great "Patron of the Universal Church." Impr.
Paperback, size 6" x 4", 176 pages
by Fr. Patrignani, SJ
After Our Lady, it is the speculative tradition of the Church that there is no saint greater than St. Joseph. After all, this supremely humble man about to whom no words are attributed in Scripture, merited to be the foster-father of God Himself in the Person of Jesus Christ. What a sublime mystery; what a noble office; what a glorious man! St. Joseph is the single greatest male to ever walk the Earth, other than Our Lord Himself. Thus, aside from Our Lord and Our Lady, there is no better recourse we can have than him on whom even they depended in the Holy Family.
A Manual of Practical Devotion to St. Joseph serves as an instruction to the faithful on how to truly devote oneself to this remarkable humble and just saint. Written in 1709 in Italian and translated in the 19th century, it contains tremendous insights on the person of St. Joseph, as well as reasons for our devotion to hymn and a well of prayers, novenas, and hymns. God chose St. Joseph to represent the ideal of fatherhood in the Holy Family; let us learn from him! The advice of Holy Mother Church is to "Go to Joseph." This book shows the way.
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 350 pages
Joseph: The man closest to Jesus
by Fr Francis L. Filas, S.J.
Never before has all this wealth of intensely interesting and little-known facts about St. Joseph been compiled into a single book. This can truly be called a “little Summa” of St. Joseph, as the only source existing in any language of the complete life, theology and devotional history of St. Joseph. Four previous books of Father Filas are the basis of the present Joseph: The Man Closest to Jesus. Complete revision, expansion of all material that needed updating, and the re-issuance of earlier sections of permanent value make it possible to offer this full thesaurus of facts (sometimes published here for the first time in English) about St. Joseph.
The present book which is a reprint of the 1962 edition is composed of six units. The first analyzes the source material for our knowledge of St. Joseph; the second develops what we can know about St. Joseph’s ancestry, his relationships to other biblical figures, his trade, and his age when he married Our Lady. The third unit is completely devoted to questions concerning his marriage, such as the question of its genuinity, and St. Joseph’s doubt over Mary. In the fourth unit, we are presented with Father Filas’ comprehensive survey of Joseph’s fatherly relationship to Jesus. The fifth section takes up topics of Joseph’s dignity, holiness, supernatural privileges, patronage, and possible advancement in the liturgy. The concluding section surveys the complete history of the devotion to St. Joseph, from the earliest years of the Church to 1962, and quotes (with accompanying commentary) all modern papal pronouncements concerning St. Joseph.
An appendix offers a new translation of all indulgenced and other new prayers honoring St. Joseph. Fully indexed for handy reference.
Hardcover, size 8.25" x 5.25", 677 pages
Husband of Mary, Foster-father of Jesus, and Patron of the Universal Church
by Edward Healy Thompson
The Catholic Church possesses a rich knowledge of St. Joseph and the devotion to him. Based mainly on Scripture, but supported also by Tradition and the depositions of saints, this book is a carefully reasoned analysis of the entirety of St. Joseph's role in the history of Salvation and the life of the Church. Details his spiritual life and noble lineage; how he was prefigured in the Old Testament; his relationship to Mary and Jesus; why he was named by Pope Pius IX the Patron of the Universal Church, and more.
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 516 pages
Whatever your struggle, petition, or prayer may be, you can always turn to St. Joseph.
The foster father of Jesus and patron of the Universal Church, St. Joseph is our direct line to Jesus. How often have you made use of St. Joseph’s constant intercession on your behalf?
This paperbound, large print contains every prayer to St. Joseph you need to enrichment your prayer life:
- Novena for a Special Favor
- Litany of St. Joseph
- Prayers for Conversion
- A Happy Death
- And many more!
“I have never known a person to have been truly devoted to St. Joseph and to have rendered him special honor without seeing him advance rapidly in virtue; because the holy patriarch assists with special care those who recommend themselves to him” —St. Teresa of Avila
The perfect resource to have in your house, purse, or pocket, this booklet an easy way to improve your prayer life, grow in virtue, and imitate the holiness of St. Joseph himself.
Paperback, size 8.5"x3.75", 76 pages
The Pious Union of St Joseph for the Salvation of the Dying
by Fr Hugolinus Storff, O.F.M.
The Pious Union of St. Joseph was founded many years ago for the purpose of effectually helping the Dying to obtain through the intercession of St. Joseph, the Patron of the Dying, the grace of a Happy Death.
This Pious Union already existed some years when Pope St. Pius X, by an Apostolic Letter, dated February 12, 1914, raised a similar Association, erected in the newly built church of St. Joseph in Rome, to the dignity of an Arch-Confraternity with the faculty of aggregating similar Societies, so that they may also enjoy all the Indulgences and Privileges granted to the Arch- Confraternity.
In this Apostolic Letter Pope Pius X speaks of the purpose of the Society in Honor of St. Joseph for the Dying in these beautiful words: “Desirous to show more manifestly how much we consider the purpose of this Society worthy of every praise, We wish that Our name be inscribed first of all among the members of the same and at the same time We exhort all the beloved Brethren of the Priesthood not to neglect daily to remember in the Divine Sacrifice those who are hard pressed by the struggle of death, and, furthermore, We advise all the faithful, especially the religious men and women, that they accustom themselves to pour forth special prayers to God and to St. Joseph for the Dying; for, if it is a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead who, though delivered to the cleansing flames, have reached the port of Salvation, it seems to be no less commendable solicitude to implore help from heaven for those miserable ones that are placed in the last conflict upon which depends their eternity.”
The Pious Union of St. Joseph is a manual for living out these ideals fully and faithfully with prayer and devotion, covering all parts of a Christian’s day.
Paperback, 204 pages
Reflections on the "Miracle of the Sun"
by Msgr. Joseph A. Cirrincione
On October 13, 1917, before the "Miracle of the Sun," St. Joseph appeared holding the Child Jesus; both were blessing the world. The author draws profound, sobering conclusions. Learn about God's plan for St. Joseph, and how devotion to him is critical in this apostate age.
Booklet, 64 pages
This kit will make ONE St Joseph's Chaplet out of durable, colourful, nylon cord. The finished chaplet is approximately 20" long and is great for carrying in your pocket, your backpack, or your purse. It also makes an excellent project for Catholic teens and adults!Each kit comes with pre-cut purple and white nylon cord, St. Joseph dog tag, rosary tool, clear instructions, directions for praying, and a short synopsis of the history and importance of this chaplet.
NOTE: This kit is meant for ADVANCED cord rosary makers. Please make at least one BASIC cord rosary kit before you attempt this project!
Recommended for ages 13 and up.
St Joseph
Are you tired of searching for your child’s rosary among the clutter of their room? Why not let them make their own rosary holder? Then they will always know where to find their rosary when they need it!
Each kit contains everything required to make one wooden rosary holder (including the brush and sealant!) and takes about two hours to complete. The finished rosary holder measures 3" x 5".
Other Designs Available: Our Lady of Fatima, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Immaculate Heart of Mary, Sacred Heart of Jesus and St. Michael.
Recommended for ages 5 and up.
