Sleeping Saint Joseph

About this book

In the Gospel of Saint Matthew, God speaks to Joseph in dreams at decisive moments, and Joseph always responds with immediate obedience. In Matthew 1, he receives in a dream the instruction not to be afraid to take Mary as his wife; in Matthew 2, he is warned to flee to Egypt; later he is told to return; and afterward he is warned to withdraw to Galilee. This devotion to Sleeping Saint Joseph recalls that, even in rest, the saint remains attentive to the voice of God and faithful in caring for the Holy Family, which is why many of the faithful turn to his intercession in difficult and desperate cases, inspired by his silence, docility, trust, purity of intention, and obedience. With a collection of prayers for the intercession of Sleeping Saint Joseph, a novena of intercession, biblical quotations, and spaces to write down intentions, this is an ideal resource for those seeking spiritual consolation, inner strength, and a concrete way to present to God their most urgent concerns through a saint who is close, just, and protective. Sleeping Saint Joseph: A Prayer Book for Difficult and Desperate Petitions is a simple and profound aid for accompanying daily prayer, renewing hope, and learning to rest the heart in divine providence. A book intended for those who wish to pray with faith in the midst of anguish, to ask with perseverance, and to trust that God continues working even in the most difficult nights.