Have you ever heard of the devotion to “Sleeping St. Joseph”?

The Gospel tells us that St. Joseph was going to divorce Mary quietly after he learned that she was pregnant. But an angel of the Lord appeared to St. Joseph in a dream, telling him to not be afraid, that Mary would give birth to the Savior: Jesus Christ. God was entrusting Joseph with His greatest treasures: Mary and the Baby Jesus.

St. Joseph’s faithfulness to God’s will helped bring our Savior into the world. The image of St. Joseph as he’s sleeping is a powerful reminder of his peaceful surrender to God’s plan for his life.

Pope Francis has owned a Sleeping St. Joseph statue for several years, and brought it with him from Argentina to the Vatican when he became pope. He explained that whenever he has a problem or special prayer, he writes it down and places it underneath the Sleeping St. Joseph. St. Joseph takes care of the intention while the pope rests.

Materials:  Ceramic

Dimensions:  14 Inches long

Made in Columbia

About the Artists

Liscano, INC

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Liscano in a family company based out of Miami, Florida. Each of Liscano’s statues and artworks are handcrafted and painted by artists in Columbia using Italian techniques and gold leaf to finish the pieces. Due to the handmade nature of our products, there may be slight variations in color and/or craftsmanship.

The Liscano business supports 13 families in Columbia and are proud to help and support many who have lost loved ones to violence in the region.