Protector of Holy Church

The Gospel for this feast is taken from St. Matthew about the so-called doubt of St. Joseph. These few verses contain a wealth of doctrinal information about his fatherly love of the Son of God, his pure love of his wife, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the unique holiness of St. Joseph. Because of these prerogatives he is a wonderful intercessor for everyone and every need as attested by countless saints. The litany of his praises is deservingly offered to him on his feast in gratitude for all he does for souls.