Apparitions of Saint Joseph in Itapiranga

In Itapiranga, Amazonia, Edson Glauber and his mother, Maria do Carmo have received apparitions of the Virgin Mary since 1994, along with apparitions of Saint Joseph. Edson Glauber received major revelations about Saint Joseph.

Apparitions of Saint Joseph

In 1995, the Virgin Mary told Edson Glauber (then a student in Manaus) he would soon receive Saint Joseph’s visit. Manaus was originally named "Saint Joseph of the Black River." On Christmas Day 1996, Edson testified:
"I was praying the Rosary when, after finishing, I was surprised by a great light illuminating the room. I had a beautiful vision of Our Lady and Saint Joseph holding the Child Jesus. All three wore sparkling golden robes [...]. The Child Jesus and the Virgin pointed toward Saint Joseph’s Heart, surrounded by twelve white lilies with Mary’s 'M' and a cross at the center."

In March 1998, Edson saw Saint Joseph multiple times. He appeared as a 25-year-old man with green eyes, chestnut hair, a short beard, and about 1.85m tall. Sometimes Jesus, Mary, and Joseph appeared together, each showing their heart.

Revelations About Saint Joseph to Edson Glauber

Messages and Locutions

• June 6, 1997: Jesus gave Edson a message for Pope John Paul II:
  "I desire that on the first Wednesday after the Feasts of the Sacred Heart and Immaculate Heart of My Mother, a feast be instituted in honor of the Most Chaste Heart of Saint Joseph."

• November 1997: Edson heard:
  "God wants Saint Joseph glorified by all people in a special way."

• December 2004: He received this locution from Saint Joseph:
  "God sends me as protector of the Church and families. I place you under my protective mantle."

"Hail Joseph" Prayer Taught by Jesus

On January 7, 2008, Jesus revealed this prayer to Edson:
Hail Joseph, Son of David,
just and virginal man, wisdom is with you.
You are blessed among all men
and Jesus, the fruit of your faithful spouse Mary, is blessed.
Saint Joseph, worthy father, protector of Jesus Christ and the Church,
pray for us sinners,
obtain for us the divine wisdom of God,
and assist us at the hour of our death.
Amen.

While praying this, Edson saw Saint Joseph show his Most Chaste Heart, saying:
"Make this prayer known to all. Through it—taught by the Lord—my name will be better known and loved. All who recite it will thank me greatly. This prayer will draw abundant graces from Heaven. By this means, my Heart will be loved and honored, and I will grant many graces to sinners needing divine help. It is vital this prayer spreads worldwide so many receive God’s blessing. This is God’s holy will!"

Edson testified:
"As he spoke, Saint Joseph blessed me. Golden rays from his Heart enveloped me, filling my heart with indescribable joy and peace. I felt immersed in God’s presence and understood many revelations about this devotion’s meaning and my mission."

Edson Glauber’s Testimony

According to heavenly messages, the devotion to Saint Joseph signifies:
"Jesus repeatedly confirmed Saint Joseph’s devotion is powerful and important. Itapiranga’s apparitions also prepare the Church to one day recognize Saint Joseph was assumed body and soul into Heaven."
"As Mary’s spouse, Saint Joseph united perfectly with her in soul and heart. They exemplify spousal love and fidelity. Love united Saint Joseph’s Heart to Mary’s—a sacred bond. Mary’s Heart is united to Jesus’ Heart. Thus, the Three Sacred Hearts are one. God requests devotion to the Three Hearts."
"When the Triumph of Mary’s Immaculate Heart comes, the Three United Hearts will appear in Itapiranga’s sky. A visible sign will accompany the cross at the apparition site."

Church Recognition and Position

On May 31, 2009, Bishop Carillo Gritti (Diocese of Itacoatiara) affirmed:
"Everything leads me to conclude Itapiranga’s apparitions have a supernatural origin."
He authorized a chapel and public devotion to the "Three Sacred Hearts" of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. On May 2, 2015, he celebrated Mass at the apparition site.

Pray to Saint Joseph by Joining a Hozana Prayer Community!

• Pray a novena of consecration to Saint Joseph! Our world needs Saint Joseph’s witness more than ever. Meditate on his exemplary holiness and follow his model!

• Take time with yourself to pray with Saint Joseph the worker.

• Walk in Saint Joseph’s footsteps. Ask his help in daily struggles and sorrows through everyday prayer!