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Zoom Weekend: Following St Joseph with St Teresa of Avila


St Joseph - Exemplary Guide in the Life of Prayer and on Vocational Discernment - 'Go to Joseph and do whatever he tells you' (Gen 41.55)

Since Pope Francis declared that the year 2021 would be dedicated to St Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church, there has been a surge of interest in how this great saint can help us grow in the spiritual life. St Teresa of Avila did much to popularise devotion to St Joseph, for whom she had great love. He miraculously cured her of a paralysis that had crippled her for three years as a young Sister in the Monastery of the Incarnation. St Teresa's first foundation was dedicated to St Joseph.

"I wish I could persuade everyone to be devoted to this glorious Saint, for I have long experience of the great blessings which he can obtain from God…I only ask for the love of God anyone who does not believe me to try, and they will see the great good that comes from recommending themselves to this glorious patriarch and being devoted to him." (Life c.6)

She urges prayerful people to attach themselves to St. Joseph saying:

"…Anyone who cannot find a master to teach them to pray should take this glorious saint for their master, and they will not go astray" (Life c.6).

The Carmelite Sisters of Dolgellau, Wales will be hosting a weekend via Zoom entitled 'Following in the footsteps of St Teresa of Jesus under the guidance of St Joseph'. Talks will be given by the Sisters and three novices of the community, exploring how St Joseph can help us in our prayer life, in growing in the virtues, in work, and in silence. As one called to both marriage, and celibacy, to spiritual rather than biological parenthood, St Joseph is well able to help one discern vocation, and surmount fears and obstacles: 'Do not fear to take Mary as your wife' (Mt 1.20).

The weekend will begin on the evening of 8 October to 10 October, and is for single women considering a vocation to the contemplative religious life. It is likely to be a small group with time for questions, discussion, and Eucharistic Adoration.

To register please email the Sisters via their new website: www.carmel-dolgellau.uk/contact.


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