Here is good St Joseph, letting light into the sanctuary and looking down on us from above the altar on the eve of his feast day. A few years ago he nearly fell out as the panel beneath him began to bulge, but he was saved by an appeal for the restoration of the whole window which resulted in almost £7000 being raised in a few weeks. But then, knowing St Joseph, that's what you'd expect, isn't it. If you don't believe us, ask the Sisters!
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Hello! I've always been fond of paintings and statues of St Joseph, initially simply because my Mum was named Josephine. He does look particularly kindly in the window at Lymington. At school, I was told he was the patron saint of fathers and unborn babies; quite lovely when you consider his role in the Nativity. But my Dad, who passed on his particular Catholic socialism to me, told me that a second feast day, the feast of Joseph as The Carpenter and patron saint of workers, was celebrated on May Day. Also vey apt and very charming.
@ John - can you let us know how to send photos or other links for your approval? I've been trying to email you a lovely link for the blog from The Chant Cafe, but the email address bounces back... Thank you!
Hello Gigi, Sorry my email john@gensearch.co.uk went down last week, but it's OK now, and we'd be happy to receive suitable items for our blog on that address. Thanks!
Thank you Aardvark!
Can I just say, for anyone with a fondness for / interest in St Joseph, there's also a very refreshing post on Fr Ray Blake's blog, from St Mary Magdalen parish in Brighton. It's titled "Thoughts on Christ, inspired by St Joseph".
Take care, see you!
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