"In the Church, Joseph continues to protect the Child and his Mother"
On 16 February, in his final catechesis on the figure of Saint Joseph, Pope Francis spoke about his role as "patron of the Church."
Saint Joseph and a "Good Death"
In his 9 February general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on Saint Joseph, speaking about the reality of death in each person's life.
Saint Joseph's Four Dreams
In his 26 January general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the role of Saint Joseph in Christian life, speaking about his four dreams in the Gospel.
"God relies on our redeemed weakness"
In his 19 January general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on Saint Joseph, speaking about the tenderness of his fatherhood.
"Jesus worked, and learned this craft from St Joseph"
In his 12 January general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on Saint Joseph the carpenter.
Saint Joseph, Jesus' foster father
"I pray that no one feel deprived of the bond of paternal love." In his 5 January general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on Saint Joseph, Jesus' foster father.
"The daily life of every person requires courage"
In his 29 December general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on Saint Joseph, describing him as a persecuted and courageous migrant.
Saint Joseph, Man of Silence
In his 15 December general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on Saint Joseph, stressing the role of silence in his life.
"We need to move from infatuation to mature love"
In his 1 December general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on Saint Joseph, speaking about his role as "Mary's betrothed spouse."
Saint Joseph in Salvation History
In his 24 November general audience, Pope Francis continued his cycle of catechesis on Saint Joseph, speaking about the Holy Patriarch's role in salvation history.