What does it mean for a person to be consecrated to St. Joseph? Well, it basically means that you acknowledge that he is your spiritual father, and you want to be like him. To show it, you entrust yourself entirely into his paternal care so that he can help you acquire his virtues and become holy. Total consecration to St. Joseph means you make a formal act of filial entrustment to your spiritual father so that he can take care of your spiritual well-being and lead you to God. The person who consecrates himself to St. Joseph wants to be as close to their spiritual father as possible, to the point of resembling him in virtue and holiness. Saint Joseph, in turn, will give those consecrated to him his undivided attention, protection, and guidance. (ConsecrationToStJoseph.org)
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If you would like to complete your consecration on important feast days, below is a chart of suggested dates to begin. There is not prescribed time to begin or conclude a consecration devotion.
| Start of the 33 Days | Feast Day | Consecration Day |
|---|---|---|
| February 15 | Solemnity of St. Joseph | March 19 |
| March 30 | St. Joseph the Worker | May 1 |
| April 11 | Our Lady of Fatima | May 13 |
| July 16 | Our Lady of Knock | August 17 |
| September 30 | All Saints | November 1 |
Consecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father, Fr. Donald Calloway Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary
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Custos: Total Consecration Through St. Joseph, Devin Schadt Fathers of St. Joseph