“When all the land of Egypt became hungry and the people cried to Pharaoh for food, Pharaoh said to all the Egyptians: ‘Go to Joseph and do whatever he tells you.’” – Genesis 41:55
During my junior year in college, I studied abroad in Paris and prayed to meet my future husband. In particular, I implored the intercession of St. Joseph – after all, he was Our Lady’s husband, and therefore, surely, the best husband in the world! In all the beautiful cathedrals, churches and shrines I visited, there was usually a side altar dedicated to St. Joseph, and I would take my request before him. Upon returning to Gonzaga for my senior year, I met a wonderful man. Like Joseph, he was thoughtful, quiet and liked to work with his hands. He was looking forward to being a husband and father someday. A month after we began dating, his birthday came up – on March 19, the feast of St. Joseph! We did marry, and together we continue to “go to Joseph” in prayer throughout our marriage and family life.
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