St Joseph Novena: Lessons from his Life

This is a daily Series of Reflections and Novena until the Solemnity of St Joseph from Greyfriars Convent, Elgin.

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Day 1: Master Dreamer

Join us the next nine days as we reflect on lessons from the life of St Joseph and pray a novena before his feast day, March 19.

Day 2: Man of Faith and Humility

St Joseph, Man of Faith and Humility

Day 3: He Made Him Master of His House and Ruler of All He Possessed

St Joseph who was made “master of God’s house and ruler of all he possessed.”.

Day 4: More Light!

The sisters reflect on the spiritual implications found in a beautiful painting by Georges de la Tour depicting St Joseph with the Child Jesus.


Day 5: How is Your Mother, Son?

St Joseph has a special love for mothers!

Day 6: Saint Joseph Altar

The Saint Joseph Altar Tradition comes back to Saint Sylvester’s Church on the porch of Greyfriars Convent Chapel. One of our parishioners explains the tradition.

Day 7: Love and Freedom

What do bikes, lilies, freedom and love have in common?

Day 8: The Quiet Man

Saint Joseph gives us two solid tips for achieving and maintaining interior silence, and ultimately, peace.

Day 9: Litany of Saint Joseph

The Church proposes beautiful titles of St Joseph to reflect upon and use in calling upon this powerful saint’s intercession.