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Novena to the Holy Spirit

The Church of Saint Mary will pray a Novena to the Holy Spirit beginning on Thursday, May 14 and ending

Pope Francis declared this as the Year of Saint Joseph. A novena begins tomorrow. It’s nine days of prayer leading

Have you ever wondered why a novena is nine days long? Why nine, specifically? What’s so special about nine? Well,

Saint Joseph is the patron saint of a happy death. Reflection: We don’t often combine the two words happy and

Saint Joseph is the patron saint of the Universal Church. Reflection: The large red book that sits on the altar

Saint Joseph is the patron saint of workers. Reflection: How did a 1886 riot in Chicago influence the Church’s decision

Saint Joseph is the patron saint against doubt. Reflection: The Annunciation of the Lord is a solemnity in the Church,

Saint Joseph is the patron saint of travelers. Reflection: The Gospel of Matthew recounts the Holy Family’s flight to Egypt

Saint Joseph is the patron saint of fathers. The Diocese of Little Rock published an article demonstrating the ways fathers