St. Joseph Consecration
Join Fr. Mike and Sr. Miriam in a consecration to Jesus through St. Joseph, the earthly father of Christ and Protector of the Church. As Pope Leo XIV begins his papacy, we entrust this new chapter to St. Joseph’s care. Ending on Pentecost, this consecration will help us come to know the holiness of the ordinary man to whom God entrusted an extraordinary mission of fatherhood.
21 sessions
1IntroductionWelcome to our preparation for Consecration to Jesus through St. Joseph! Today Fr. Mike Schmitz explains what a consecration is and introduces the structure of our next three weeks. Then we'll close with some time for prayerful reflection.
Day 1: Fr. Mike9 min
2Joseph the NazareneThroughout this preparation for consecration, we'll ground our reflections in Scripture and Biblical history. We'll begin today by rediscovering Joseph's background - his hometown, his parents, and his work.
Day 2: Fr. Mike9 min
3Return of the KingToday, Sr. Miriam James Heidland will join us to continue with the Scriptural background of St. Joseph by entering into the extraordinary and dangerous times in which he lived.
Day 3: Sr. Miriam9 min
4The Shoot of JesseIn today's session, we'll reflect on how the long-awaited prophecy about the Messiah comes to be fulfilled in Joseph's quiet town of Nazareth. We come to see that the Lord always fulfills His promises.
Day 4: Sr. Miriam9 min
5Litany of St. JosephAfter getting to know St. Joseph's early life this week, we'll offer this litany today. The repetition of these names and titles can help us deepen both our devotion to St. Joseph and our faith in God.
Day 5: Sr. Miriam8 min
6Glory Story: God's DoorkeeperAt the end of each week, we'll listen to two glory stories about the power of St. Joseph's intercession. Today, Fr. Mike returns to tell us about a saint's devotion to St. Joseph and the thousands of miracles that happened as a result.
Day 6: Fr. Mike5 min
7Glory Story: Mysterious CarpenterIn today's glory story, St. Miriam shares the story of a miraculous structure that was built when a group of nuns sought St. Joseph's help in a time of need. We'll allow this story to strengthen our confidence in St. Joseph's heavenly aid.
Day 7: Sr. Miriam6 min
8Joseph, Most ObedientIn this second week, Fr. Mike and Sr. Miriam will examine four of St. Joseph's greatest virtues, beginning today with his humble obedience. Fr. Mike will conclude our session today with a time of silent prayer.
Day 8: Fr. Mike10 min
9Joseph, Most ChasteToday, Fr. Mike highlights the capacity of St. Joseph to love fully and freely. This important virtue of chastity is often depicted in sacred art with St. Joseph holding a white lily.
Day 9: Fr. Mike10 min
10Joseph, Most LoyalIn this session, Sr. Miriam returns to reflect on Joseph's faithfulness to Jesus and Mary, and we'll seek to trust in his companionship in our own lives as we intercede for the needs of others.
Day 10: Sr. Miriam13 min
11Joseph, Most BraveWe'll reflect on another virtue of St. Joseph that would have prepared Jesus from a young age to face His own challenges with courage and perseverance. Link to the "Act of Consecration" for the challenge: http://hallow.com/stjosephconsecration
Day 11: Sr. Miriam13 min
12Litany of St. JosephAs we did last week, we'll pray the Litany of St. Joseph once again, paying attention to the seven invocations Pope Francis added to the litany during the Year of St. Joseph.
Day 12: Sr. Miriam8 min
13Glory Story: Miraculous SpringAt the end of this week, we'll listen to two new glory stories about St. Joseph's miraculous intercession. Today, Fr. Mike shares a glory story about a mysterious encounter that led to a national consecration to St. Joseph.
Day 13: Fr. Mike4 min
14Glory Story: Paralysis CuredSr. Miriam returns to share our final glory story. It comes from the writings of a 16th-century mystic, who received an incredible healing miracle through St. Joseph's prayers.
Day 14: Sr. Miriam10 min
15Joseph, Father to JesusWelcome to our final week of preparation as we reflect upon St. Joseph's fatherhood. Sr. Miriam will speak about St. Joseph's integrated masculinity and then guide us through an extended imaginative prayer experience in the home of the Holy Family.
Day 15: Sr. Miriam19 min
16Joseph, Old and NewIn this session, we'll examine the amazing connections between Joseph in the Old Testament and St. Joseph in the New Testament.
Day 16: Fr. Mike10 min
17Joseph, Father to UsWe'll explore today why the Church has turned to its heavenly patron so earnestly in the last 150 years.
Day 17: Fr. Mike9 min
18Joseph, Father to Me (Pt 1)Over the next two days, we'll look at how St. Joseph offers the gift of his tender, loving fatherhood to each one of us.
Day 18: Sr. Miriam10 min
19Joseph, Father to Me (Pt 2)Today Sr. Miriam will help us seek Jesus' healing in our wounds so that we can more fully receive the gift of St. Joseph's fatherhood.
Day 19: Sr. Miriam15 min
20Final PreparationOn this final day of preparation, we will ready our hearts by reviewing the meaning of consecration and by meditating on the words of our Act of Consecration. Get your consecration certificate here: http://hallow.com/stjosephconsecration
Day 20: Sr. Miriam & Fr. Mike13 min
21Act of ConsecrationWelcome to our Consecration Day! Fr. Mike will guide us in making our entrustment to St. Joseph together, if possible, before the Blessed Sacrament. Get your consecration certificate here: http://hallow.com/stjosephconsecration
Day 21: Fr. Mike9 min