Why should we call on the intercession of Saint Joseph?
Here are eight powerful quotes from the saints explaining why!
Saint Joseph was the chaste spouse of the Virgin Mary and the earthly father of Jesus Christ. He is the patron of the Universal Church, Terror of Demons, and a model of family life.
Devotion to this incredible saint spread even before Pope Leo XIII dedicated an entire encyclical in his honor. (See: Quamquam Pluries by Pope Leo XIII). More recently, he’s grown in popularity thanks to Pope Francis declaring 2022 as the Year of Saint Joseph.
Numerous saints are known for their devotion to the holy patriarch.
Here are eight saint quotes explaining Saint Joseph’s powerful heavenly intercession:
1) "What could Jesus Christ refuse Saint Joseph, who never refused him anything during his mortal life on earth?" - Saint Augustine
2) “Saint Joseph is most powerful against the demons which fight against us at the end of our lives.” - Saint Alphonsus de Liguori
3) “Make him [Saint Joseph] the patron of your family and you will soon have tangible proof of his protecting hand.” - Saint Peter Julian Eymard
4) “Nothing will be refused him [Saint Joseph], neither by Our Lady nor by his glorious son.” -Saint Francis de Sales
5) “I have never known a person to have been truly devoted to Saint 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…” - Saint Teresa of Avila
6) "Saint Joseph was a just man, a tireless worker, the upright guardian of those entrusted to his care. May he always guard, protect, and enlighten families." - Saint John Paul II
7) "If you want to find someone who will listen to you in your troubles, find Saint Joseph." - Saint Andre Bessette
8) “Saint Joseph did not do extraordinary things, but rather by the constant practice of the ordinary and common virtues, he attained that sanctity which elevates him above all other saints.” - Saint Joseph Marello
Here’s the Memorare to Saint Joseph:
Remember, O most chaste spouse of the Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who implored your help and sought your intercession were left unassisted.
Full of confidence in your power, I fly unto you and beg your protection. Despise not O Guardian of the Redeemer my humble supplication, but in your bounty, hear and answer me.
Amen.