Josephology

Father Hardon’s writings on Josephology explore the life, mission, and virtues of Saint Joseph in Catholic tradition. These articles examine his role as foster father of Christ, protector of the Holy Family, model of holiness, and patron of the universal Church.

St. Joseph: Foster Father of Jesus

By Father John A. Hardon, S.J. It is remarkable, how little the Holy Spirit says about famous people in the Bible. The classic example of this is Saint Joseph. He is the most prominent saint in the Catholic liturgy after the Blessed Virgin Mary. Yet there is not a single word in the Scriptures quoting […]

St. Joseph: Patron of Dedicated Souls

By Father John A. Hardon, S.J. There are many good reasons why St. Joseph should be the special heavenly patron of dedicated souls – in the religious life, in the priesthood, and among the laity. But as the Church teaches, he is especially to be venerated and his patronage invoked because he was the guardian […]

The Role and Responsibility of Fatherhood – St. Joseph as Model

By Father John A. Hardon, S.J. If there was one fact of our Christian faith which needs to be stressed today it is the need for a father in the family. At the center of the social revolution today is the attack on men, as husbands and fathers of families. Behind this revolution is the […]