St joseph biography catholic church

Saint Joseph, Foster Father of the Lord

SAINT JOSEPH, FOSTER FATHER OF THE LORD—C. 20

Feast: March 19

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Who was St. Joseph? - Catholic Straight Answers

Joseph, in all likelihood, was born in Bethlehem, and it is generally assumed that he died at Nazareth before Jesus began his ministry. The Bible tells us very little of Joseph, but from the early chapters of Matthew and Luke we glean that he was a carpenter by trade, a just and pious man, and a most excellent husband and father.

The genealogy given in Matthew i, 1-17, traces his line from Abraham and King David. In accordance with the Jewish ritual, he was betrothed to the Virgin Mary, who was also of the race of David.
Who Is St. Joseph? - Christianity
Later, having learned that she was with child, though he had not been near her, he was privately considering putting her away. Yet he hesitated, for he was a kindly man, and he did not wish to expose the young woman to the reproach which such an action would bring. It was at this time of uncertainty that the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a Toggle share options MERE