Treintena to St. Joseph --- Dec. 1—Dec. 30 (to be completed on Feast of the Holy Family)
St. Joseph is always there when we need help! We know that’s true. Joseph, the foster father of Jesus, was chosen by God to be the protector of the Holy Family. He is our protector, too. For centuries, Christians have known they can confide in Joseph, like a father, and call on him for support in times of trouble. It would be an honorable thing to end the year asking for his intercession, he who is invoked as the carpenter and builder, to help us build the Kingdom of God in our homes and in our communities. Why 30 days? These 30 days of prayer honor the 30 years Joseph spent with Jesus and Mary on earth. Like a “novena”, but 30-day version, called a “treintena”, through this prayer we will petition St. Joseph, by his sufferings, sorrows, and joys, to hear our requests and carry them to God’s throne on high. Please start praying these prayers every day for 30 days, starting on Dec. 1st, so that we can finish on the Feast of the Holy Family, Friday, Dec. 30th, 2022.