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JOSEPHITE

SPIRITUALITY

Fr. John Attuli, OSJ

Prayer
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e come to you in our afflictions, O blessed Joseph…in order that helped by your
example and intercession, we may live in a holy way.
Prayer of Leo XII to St. Joseph

Introduction

The month of March is especially dedicated to
our beloved Patron St. Joseph. The People all
over the world look at the marvellous
example of the life of St. Joseph. And we the
Oblates of St. Joseph must see it also in the
context of this “Year of Spreading Devotion to
St. Joseph”. Therefore, it’s good that we reflect
with special interest on the Spirituality of St.
Joseph.

Spirituality

We know that Spirituality means a particular
way of life inspired and led by the Spirit. We
know it from the Sacred Scripture that the
Holy Spirit gives His gifts to individuals. The
Church teaches that there are seven gifts
which the Holy Spirit gives us and they are:
wisdom, understanding, knowledge, counsel,

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