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Drawing on classic sources, Church teaching, and the insights of the saints, Edward Healy Thompson presents a carefully reasoned account that helps readers know, love, and imitate St. Joseph&rsquo;s holiness and faithful obedience.([turn0search0]</p>\n<!-- Conversion Bullets -->\n<ul style=\"margin: 1.5rem 0; padding-left: 1.25rem;\">\n<li>Explores the full life and spiritual role of St. Joseph with theological depth</li>\n<li>Shows Joseph&rsquo;s relationship to Mary and Jesus as foundational for Christian devotion</li>\n<li>Explains his prefiguration in the Old Testament and noble lineage</li>\n<li>Connects devotion to Joseph with his role as Patron of the Universal Church</li>\n<li>Encourages imitation of his humility, obedience, and fatherly care in daily life</li>\n</ul>\n<!-- FAQs -->\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; margin-top: 2rem;\">FAQs</h3>\n<p><strong>Q: Who was Saint Joseph?</strong><br />A: Saint Joseph was the chaste spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the foster father of Jesus, honored in the Church as Protector of the Holy Family and Patron of the Universal Church.</p>\n<p><strong>Q: What does this book focus on?</strong><br />A: It offers an in‑depth account of Joseph&rsquo;s life, his integral role in salvation history, his virtues, and his relationship with Mary and Jesus, drawing on Scripture, tradition, and the writings of saints.</p>\n<p><strong>Q: Is this book suitable for devotional reading?</strong><br />A: Yes, its theological richness and narrative make it suitable for prayerful meditation on Joseph&rsquo;s holiness and practical imitation of his virtues.</p>\n<p><strong>Q: Can it be used for study or formation?</strong><br />A: The comprehensive treatment of Joseph&rsquo;s life and role makes it valuable for personal formation, parish study, and deeper understanding of Church tradition.</p>\n<p><strong>Q: How does this book deepen understanding of Joseph&rsquo;s significance?</strong><br />A: By explaining his prefiguration in Scripture, his unique witness of faith and obedience, and his patronage of the Church, it fosters both knowledge and devotion.</p>\n<!-- Intended Audience -->\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; 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Turns out for decades I have assumed he was a sort of one-dimensional, &quot;stock character&quot;; Our Lady&#039;s cover so that she wasn&#039;t looked down upon socially; that he merely made certain day-to-day practical things possible. I just assumed she was the real &quot;power&quot; of the couple and he was the window-dressing and, maybe, paycheck. It is embarrassing to admit that these were my thoughts. I have to assume that when I consciously examined/acknowledged my assumptions my guardian angel kicked in and politely suggested this book. And I&#039;m very glad to say that I took the suggested and that I was wrong in every assumption! ","date":"Dec 29th 2023"},{"name":"Phillip Boisvert","rating":"5","title":"Closer look into a hard to under figure","text":"worth the time and money ","date":"Aug 27th 2023"},{"name":"Marion L.","rating":"5","title":"The Life and Glories of St. Joseph","text":"What a wonderful book! Before I read this 488 page book about St. Joseph, I didn&#039;t think that there was much new that could be said about him that wasn&#039;t already in the Bible. However. this book provides very deep insights into the person of St. Joseph and his part and place in salvation history. It has led me to love and appreciate St. Joseph more than ever! ","date":"Aug 26th 2023"},{"name":"Sharon","rating":"5","title":"The Glories of St Joseph","text":"This book is fantastic. Everyone should read it, to know him more, love him and pray more often to home","date":"May 24th 2023"},{"name":"Dennis M.","rating":"5","title":"The Life and Glories of Saint Joseph","text":"Among the classics of Catholic literature, The Life and Glories of Saint Joseph is a book to be consumed, savored and meditated on. Do not attempt large bites rather enjoy each morsel one paragraph, even one sentence at a time.\nThis book, written in 1888 by Edward Healy Thompson, M.A., is based on the earlier work of theologian Canon Antonio Vitali, Father Jose Moreno and others. They in turn cite the works and opinions of Saint Thomas Aquinas, Saint John Chrysostom, Saint Bonaventure, Saint Augustine, Saint Bernadine, Saint Bridget, Ven. Maria dAgreda and others.\nI purchased the book over twenty years ago and for over a decade it languished on my bookshelf. Time and again I would begin to read it only to be rebuffed by its language and depth. It is a heavy read. Approximately ten years ago I had the opportunity to participate in a weekly holy hour. The silence was wonderful however my senses needed something to help me direct my mind towards God and not my pressing To Do list at home. I began to bring books with me to read and meditate on. The Life and Glories of Saint Joseph became my regular companion.\nAs a husband and father, I have been drawn to Saint Joseph believing he would be the best model I could choose for my life. I have other books on Saint Joseph, but many are full of prayers to him rather than providing insight into the man he was. Growing up without a good male role model I deeply wanted someone to copy so I could be the husband and father I hoped to become. In the silence of the holy hour, one paragraph at a time, through the teaching of the Church Fathers, Saint Joseph materialized before my eyes.\nAs the book explicitly states, to dwell on Saint Joseph one must out of necessity also meditate on Jesus and Mary. They are (and these are my words) a package deal. Jesus, of course, can stand alone (except there is that matter of the Trinity). Jesus embodies the Divine and Human Nature in Himself and Mary and Joseph are forever part of this Union.\nJoseph, and the man he had to be to carry out the mission the Father gave him, is the main subject of the book, but to study Joseph is to be immersed in Jesus and Mary. The ancient Fathers deduced much as they meditated on the events of the Nativity of Jesus. The conclusions they arrived at they shared in homilies with their flocks. These conclusions are discovered by the reader of this marvelous book.\nNothing in the Bible is changed, but the events are fleshed out to give a fuller picture of Gods work in our salvation. The reader is first privy to details of Joseph and Mary as youngsters. They are then provided with insights into their lives together including the visit to Elizabeths house (yes the Church Fathers agreed Joseph accompanied Mary), their flight to Egypt and their time spent there. 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