St. Joseph Consecration (2023)
Join Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT and the Hallow Community as we entrust ourselves to Jesus through His earthly father, St. Joseph. Over the next 21 days, we'll come to know the holiness of this 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 Sr. Miriam explains what a consecration is and introduces the structure of our next three weeks. Then we'll close with some time for prayerful reflection.
Preparation for Consecration9 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.
Preparation for Consecration10 min
3Return of the KingWe'll continue with our Scriptural background today by entering into the extraordinary and dangerous times in which St. Joseph lived.
Preparation for Consecration9 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.
Preparation for Consecration9 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.
Preparation for Consecration9 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 we'll hear about a saint's devotion to St. Joseph and the thousands of miracles that happened as a result.
Preparation for Consecration6 min
7Glory Story: Mysterious CarpenterIn today's glory story, hear about the 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.
Preparation for Consecration7 min
8Joseph, Most ObedientIn this second week, we'll examine four of St. Joseph's greatest virtues, beginning today with his humble obedience. We'll conclude our session with a time of silent prayer. (The longer version of this session has an additional reflection question.)
Preparation for Consecration12-15 min
9Joseph, Most ChasteOur virtue today highlights the capacity of St. Joseph to love fully and freely. This important virtue is often depicted in sacred art with St. Joseph holding a white lily. (The longer version of this session has an additional reflection question.)
Preparation for Consecration12-15 min
10Joseph, Most LoyalIn this session, we'll 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.
Preparation for Consecration13 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.
Preparation for Consecration13 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.
Preparation for Consecration8 min
13Glory Story: Paralysis CuredAt the end of this week, we'll listen to two new glory stories about St. Joseph's miraculous intercession. Today's story comes from the writings of a 16th-century mystic, who received an incredible healing miracle through St. Joseph's prayers.
Preparation for Consecration10 min
14Glory Story: Miraculous SpringWe'll listen to our final glory story today about a mysterious encounter that led to a national consecration to St. Joseph.
Preparation for Consecration5 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.
Preparation for Consecration19 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.
Preparation for Consecration11 min
17Joseph, Father to UsWe'll explore today why the Church has turned to its heavenly patron so earnestly in the last 150 years.
Preparation for Consecration10 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.
Preparation for Consecration10 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.
Preparation for Consecration15 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
Preparation for Consecration16 min
21Act of ConsecrationWelcome to our Consecration Day! Sr. Miriam 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
Consecration Day11 min