Saint Joseph stands close to Jesus and Mary at the heart of the gospel story. Yet he remains largely in the background, silent and steady. Not surprisingly, Christians throughout the ages have pondered deeply this mystery that is Joseph.

Many have speculated about the unknown details of his life, and several mystics were granted visions thatportrayed the hidden daysboth the ordinary and the extraordinaryof Our Lords appointed guardian vividly and profoundly.The Life of Saint Joseph as Seen by the Mysticsweaves together into a single narrative numerous episodes from five such visionaries: Saint Bridget of Sweden, Servant of God Marina de Escobar, Venerable Mary of greda, Venerable Maria Cecilia Baij, and Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich.

The Church insists that such private revelations cannot be viewed as another Gospel, nor even as accurate historical accounts or theological treatises. Instead, they provide a kind of sacred drama, full of spiritual insight and devotional power. In this fascinating storywhich reads more like a novel than a history bookyoull journey alongside Saint Joseph as he:

• Matures from childhood to manhood in preparation for his unique mission
• Responds with courage and wisdom to the startling revelations he receives in dreams
• Protects and cares for his Family during their journey to Bethehem and their sojourn in Egypt
• Labors daily to provide for his household during the hidden years in Nazareth
• Suffers heroically in his final years, dying peacefully in the arms of Jesus and Mary

152 pages. Paperback.