St. Joseph’s Example Teaches the Impact of a Strong Father

St. Joseph’s Example Teaches the Impact of a Strong Father

By Susan Ciancio Though he spoke not a word in the Bible, we know the heart and mind of St. Joseph because of his faithful and obedient actions. Time and time again, Joseph listened to God. He did what God commanded. And he protected Mary and Jesus. Not much is written about Joseph as Jesus grew, though we know he must have been as distraught as Mary when 12-year-old Jesus stayed behind to teach in the synagogue. We know that Joseph taught Jesus…