St Martin Magazine - May 2024

In this issue

May 1st is the Feast Day of St Joseph the Worker, and our cover depicts a lovely stained-glass image of the man to whom God entrusted the care of Jesus and Mary. In ‘Echoes’, Patricia Hope tells us why this second Feast Day of St Joseph came into being. Fr John Harris OP writes about how this lovely saint remains the perfect role model for men. May is of course dedicated to Mary and Ray Hughes’ chosen hymn is ‘Bring Flowers of the Fairest’, immortalized by the singing of Canon Sydney McEwan. Dom Aelred Magee celebrates her role as Mother and Homemaker. Renowned missionary, Edel Quinn and Hollywood’s Gary Cooper also feature this month. Our ‘Friends of Saint Martin’ page celebrates the 90th birthday of our beloved former Editor, and Spiritual Director, Fr Diarmuid Clifford OP. As part of the 800 years commemoration of the arrival of the Dominican Order in Ireland we are hoping to refurbish the National Shrine of St Martin in St Saviour’s Church, Dominic Street, Dublin 1. Should any of our readers and supporters like to assist us in this venture we would, as always, be most grateful.

St Martin Magazine Description:

St Martin Apostolate has published our monthly St. Martin Magazine in Ireland since 1952. A wonderful magazine for Catholics around the world. Our magazine is packed with articles to help develop your understanding and your faith.

Included are articles on all aspects of life, news and views on important world events, helpful tips and articles for life, home and the garden. In short, it is a worthwhile easy-to-read magazine that millions of readers have enjoyed over the past decades.

We publish the magazine to promote devotion to St. Martin, to encourage people in the practice of their faith and to generate funds for our mission of bringing the word of God to as many people as possible. We currently publish some 40,000 print copies every month - that's nearly half a million copies every year - and are excited about the reach of our digital version across the world - so please tell your friends and colleagues about its availability.

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