The Remarkable Story of Joseph the Carpenter

Joseph, the adoptive father of Jesus Christ, is perhaps one of the most overlooked characters in the life of the Savior and the story of the Nativity. Yet, there is no question that Joseph left a powerful impact on Jesus, Mary, and their other children. He was a man of solid conviction. His love for Mary, the mother of Jesus, is unmatched. Because Joseph’s story is only covered in four chapters of the Bible and he most likely died before the ministry of the Savior, we often gloss over him, and sadly miss the powerful witness he left of his adopted son, the Messiah of the world.

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[MariaSmith]

May this world gain more men that have Joseph’s attributes.

[lisbetwood]

I'm so glad that Joseph is finally getting the attention he deserves. He was an amazing man.

[StompMom]

I sure wish there were more writings on him. We know he was amazing by how he protected Mary and Jesus.

[aprilhumen]

I was just talking about how Joseph is the most overlooked one of the Holy Family, yet his role was so important! Then this pops up... Beautiful!

[userused]

I'm 57 and this is the first time anyone has focused on Joseph and laid out the marriage rites of this period. It put the story of the Nativity in a whole new light.

[wendellalarmonie]

A true example of a step-dad being a real father!🙏🏽💕

[timmyblock]

Thank you Joseph for taking care of baby Jesus and Mary

[sujithajose]

Pray that more men are like St Joseph. God fearing, God loving, protector of the family.

[mtshrhr]

What a perfect time for the increased recognition of Joseph during these very trying times throughout the world.

[Samuel-nkvc]

This is actually going to be my preaching this Sunday and right now, I want to thank the Holy Spirit. While actually witnessing Joseph's love for Mary, it brought tears to my eyes.

[eullabacani]

Saint Joseph, pray for our fathers, brothers, and sons to be like you in obedience to God in his glory. Amen🙏🙏🙏

[thellteller]

A virtuous man of love, humility, selflessness, and sacrifice. So noble and beautiful. What every man, father, husband ought to be in the name of PEACE.

[toddunctious]

That was a most beautiful tribute to the most remarkable earthly father ever to walk our planet.

[chvid]

Joseph was truly chosen by God our Father because of his virtues to raise Jesus Christ.

[jehovahize]

He was an absolutely honorable man. God would never have picked a wuss, cowardly man to help raise His Son, the Savior of the world.

[raycycleit]

Joseph was an amazing man, and courageous.

[dibn]

Love St.Joseph for His selfless love to His chosen Family...

[Puppythuppa]

Remarkable man Joseph, yet obedient and model to follow.!!

[johnhu]

Joseph was one who did a best duty according to God's will.

[rebekahkissel]

I've always thought Joseph got ignored. God choose him so he must have beena great man.