The internet is awash with pregnancy announcements and elaborate gender reveals. However, this particular video of a woman sharing her happy news with her twin sister (who happens to be a Franciscan sister), her parents, in-laws, and husband will certainly make you smile.
Although the reactions are priceless in themselves -- and it's difficult not to notice how everyone seems to look like one another! -- it's the comments section that is particularly revelatory.
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The simple caption that accompanies the video explains how Christie Anderson had been trying for years to have a baby. But if you delve deeper, you'll see how a well-known intercessor proved to be very powerful.
In the comments someone stated: "I know your sister’s prayer was extra special that night." And this led to a whole conversation about St. Joseph.
In fact, Christie shared:
She actually gave us all the Saint Joseph’s prayer for fertility that we collectively said for one month and that same month I got pregnant after years of trying! I thought that was pretty cool 👼🏼"
The St. Joseph Rosary
Her sister, Sr. Rose Long, then gave a few extra details concerning the intercession that could help other couples struggling to conceive:
We did a 9 day Novena which was the “St Joseph Rosary” each day, for anyone else who would like to try this for his intercession ❤️🙏 just google St Joseph Rosary 📿"
If you take a look at the post, you'll see more positive comments. However, one piece of feedback further attested to the power of Jesus' earthly father: "St. Joseph is my favorite. He is that sleeping saint that I slide my problems under his pillow and it gets solved."
Therefore, in all your struggles take heart and don't hesitate to reach out to St. Joseph! Here is the Aleteia guide explaining the prayer itself.
