The Word Among Us

Advent 2009 Issue

Joseph, A Saint for the Perplexed

The man closest to Jesus lived with mystery.

By: Louise Perrotta

Joseph, A Saint for the Perplexed: The man closest to Jesus lived with mystery. by Louise Perrotta

This year as you unpack your Nativity set, take an extra moment to look at the figure of St. Joseph.

If your set is typical, you’ll see him as a serene man holding a lantern or a staff. You could hardly find a better visual image of the...

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