The pack consists of 15 different titles in which St. Joseph is honoured.
Joseph Patron of Families
Joseph Patron of Fathers
Joseph of the Chaste Heart
Joseph of Divine Providence
Joseph of a Happy Death
Joseph the Worker
The Holy Name of Joseph
Novena of St. Joseph
Litany of St. Joseph
Medal of St. Joseph
Rosary of St. Joseph
The seven joys and seven sorrows of St. Joseph
Sleeping St. Joseph
Joseph Protector of priests
Joseph Patron of All Vocations
St. Joseph’s Cord originated in Antwerp, Belgium in 1657 with the miraculous cure of a nun named Sr. Elizabeth. After a severe and painful illness which lasted about three years, the medical doctors had given up hope of curing her and expected her to die soon.
But Sr. Elizabeth, having always been devoted to St. Joseph, made a cord with pure cotton, had it blessed in St. Joseph’s honour and wore it around her waist. A few days later when praying before a statue of St. Joseph, she was suddenly freed from pain. Her recovery was considered miraculous. Eventually devotion to the cord spread and numerous special graces were obtained through its devout use. The Cord should be of thread or cotton, with seven knots at one end and worn around the waist. It is blessed by a priest. The Glory be is said seven times daily if possible in honour of the seven joys and sorrows of St. Joseph.
The Cord was used not only as a remedy for physical ailments, but also as a spiritual aid to preserve the virtue of purity. The devotion was approved by the Sacred Congregation of Rites on Sep. 19, 1859 and it was also bless and approved by Pope Pius IX. Graces obtained by wearing this Cord are:
- St. Joseph’s special protection.
- Purity of soul
- The grace of Chastity
- Final perseverance
- Particular assistance at the hour of death.
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