St. Joseph and the Virtue of Chastity

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St. Joseph and the Virtue of Chastity

Andreas Thonhauser
via EWTN
16.03.26

Happy Feast of St. Joseph!

Devotion to St. Joseph has grown in the Church over centuries, promoted by popes from Pius IX to Pope Francis, who helped deepen his place in Catholic spirituality and liturgy.

St. Joseph, pray for us!

The witness of St. Joseph and other saints continues to highlight chastity as a path to authentic love, reminding believers that purity of heart leads to deeper freedom and self-giving.

In Rome, the Daughters of St. Joseph carry out a hidden ministry, crafting liturgical vestments for the Mass—transforming sewing into prayer and service to the Eucharist.

Amid tensions in the Middle East, Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti reflects on the future of Eastern Christians and the unique role of Vatican diplomacy in times of conflict.

Meanwhile, Pope Leo XIV calls for peace, visits a parish on Rome’s outskirts, condemns violence against women, and the Vatican warns about the growing persecution of Christians worldwide.

Thank you for your continued support, and always remember: God has a plan for each of us, and He makes no mistakes,

Andreas Thonhauser

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