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Saint Joseph's Table and Altar
02/10/2009 12:43The St. Joseph's Table and Altar.
Saint Joseph 
Sometime, round about the middle ages, there was a drought in Sicily. The people of Sicily turned to St. Joseph and asked him to stop the drought. St. Joseph answered their prayers and the people of Sicily set about preparpng a feast in which everyone was invited, including the poor. It is this kindness that continues today. This is how March 19 became such a special day to the Sicilians and the Italians. St. Joseph is a patron saint to many and he is recognized by having two feast days: March 19 for Joseph the Husband of Mary and May 1 for Joseph the worker.
This feast is held in a special way. The main food is all prepared and set on a table. In the same room is also erected an altar with a statue of St. Joseph making the center piece. Flowers are also displayed round the room. In some cases children are dressed up to portray the Holy family and sometimes the angels. When all are gathered around, a priest will bless the Altar and table and all those present.
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Saint Joseph's Prayer
25/09/2009 12:37
Saint Joseph’s Prayer
Saint Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong,
so prompt before the Throne of God, I place in you, all my interests
and desires. Oh, Saint Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession,
and obtain for me, from your Divine Son, all spiritual blessings, through
Jesus Christ, our Lord. So that having engaged here below your heavenly
power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of fathers.
Oh, Saint Joseph, I never weary of contemplating you, and Jesus asleep in
your arms. I dare not approach, while He reposes near your heart.
Press Him in my name, and kiss His fine head for me, and ask Him to return
the kiss when I draw my dying breath. Saint Joseph, Patron of Departing
Souls, pray for us…Amen
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