What does it really mean to pray for someone who is suffering or nearing the end of life? The Church reminds us that prayer is never powerless.
Role models of faith, like St. John Paul II and St. Teresa of Avila, also emphasized the dignity of those who suffer and the value of powerful accompaniment, which St. Louis Guanella referred to as a "great crusade of prayer."
In this journey:
- Explore this powerful practice with the Pastoral Director of the Pious Union of St. Joseph
- Learn why and how our prayers can truly make a difference for the suffering and the dying
Guest Information
Fr. Leo Joseph Xavier, SdC, a religious priest of the Servants of Charity currently serving at the Pious Union of St. Joseph, is dedicated to promoting devotion to St. Joseph and fostering a life of prayer and trust in God’s providence.
His ministry focuses on accompanying pilgrims, encouraging prayer for families and the dying, and helping the faithful discover the quiet strength and hope found in the spirituality of St. Joseph. He visits the sick and the dying in hospitals and homes, offering spiritual comfort and administering the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.
Fr. Leo Joseph strives to invite people to become members of the shrine, fostering a spiritual family united in prayer and devotion; encouraging the offering of Masses for the suffering and the dying, entrusting them to God’s mercy through the loving intercession of St. Joseph.
Through retreats, spiritual guidance, preaching, and writing articles on St. Joseph, he seeks to make the mission of the Pious Union a source of comfort and renewal for those seeking peace and a deeper faith.
Where to Tune In
Live – Wed., March 4, 2026 @ 8:00 PM
Guadalupe Radio Network (South/Central Texas Stations)
… Listen to the archived audio recording on our website, ASAP!
Visit PilgrimCenterofHope.org for more information.
Jewel for the Journey
"Pray as much as you can for the dying." - St. Faustina Kowalska
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