In Saint Joseph's Footsteps: 30 Days of Meditations by Fr. Mark Toups

Encounter the man God chose to raise his Son!

Fr. Mark Toups, author of the Rejoice! Advent Meditations series and The Ascension Lenten Companion series, invites you to experience the life of St. Joseph through 30 guided, imaginative Catholic meditations.

In these meditations, you will meet St. Joseph and prayerfully enter the world of the Holy Family. By walking in his footsteps for 30 days, Catholics can get to know this man of silence and peace on a personal level.

This hardcover book includes:

• 30 guided meditations based on the events of the life of St. Joseph in the Scriptures, from his betrothal to the events of Advent, Christmas, the flight into Egypt, and the Holy Family’s life in Nazareth

• Beautiful artwork at the beginning of each section to foster meditation

• Space provided to write your thoughts and prayers after each meditation

Saint Story:

St. Joseph is popularly known as the patron of fathers, workers, immigrants, travelers, and several countries, and his life was recorded in the Gospels, particularly Matthew and Luke. Joseph was a descendant of the house of King David. He was known as the father of Jesus when God sent him to earth and Mary's husband

As we start this new year, let us pray through the intercession of Saint Joseph for chaste men, men who can uphold the dignity of women, men who respect their children's freedom, and protect the sanctity of life. Men who can lead their families on their knees by praying and praising the Good Father.

Below is the prayer Pope Francis encourages us all to pray together.

Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer,

Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

To you, God entrusted his only son;

in you Mary placed her trust;

with you, Christ became man.

Blessed Joseph, to us too,

show yourself a father

and guide us in the path of life.

Obtain for us grace, mercy, and courage,

and defend us from every evil.

Amen.

Click HERE to read more about The Year of St. Joseph.