Quotes about St. Joseph

What was St. Joseph's famous line? The answer is none. However, he has been quotable among many saints in the church. Here are six powerful quotes to offer in honor of his feast day.

"Saint Joseph was a just man, a tireless worker, the upright guardian of those entrusted to his care. May he always guard, protect, and enlighten families." - Pope John Paul II 

"O, Saint Joseph, how great was your faith! You believed God against hope, against all human probability and appearances, in a supernatural way. You trusted when you could not understand, when everything seemed to go against you. Oh, how you have glorified God!" - St. Peter Julian Eymard

"The silence of St. Joseph is the perfect silence of a man who listens intently to the voice of God and who lives in perfect harmony with the divine will." - Pope Benedict XVI

"If you want to find someone who will listen to you in your troubles, find St. Joseph." - St. Andre Bessette 

"Go to Joseph; do whatever he tells you. I do not remember to have asked anything of Saint Joseph which he has failed to grant." St. Teresa of Avila

“We should, indeed, honour St Joseph, since the Son of God Himself was graciously pleased to honour him by calling him father… If then, the King of Kings was pleased to raise Joseph to so high a dignity, it is right and obligatory on our part to endeavour to honour him as much as we can.” St Alphonsus Liguori

Let's pray for his intercession for those who are fathers, preists, protectors, providers, and workers.

St. Joseph, pray for us