{"product_id":"1758055352-cfae434c","title":"The Life of Saint Joseph as Seen by the Mystics","description":"\u003cp\u003eSaint 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.\u003cbr\u003eMany have speculated about the unknown details of his life, and several mystics were granted visions that portrayed the hidden days--both the ordinary and the extraordinary--of Our Lord's appointed guardian vividly and profoundly.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Life of Saint Joseph as Seen by the Mystics\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eweaves together into a single narrative numerous episodes from five such visionaries: Saint Bridget of Sweden; Servant of God Marina de Escobar; Venerable Mary of Ágreda; Venerable Maria Cecilia Baij; and Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich.\u003cbr\u003eThe 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 story--which reads more like a novel than a history book--you'll journey alongside Saint Joseph as he:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ematures from childhood to manhood in preparation for his unique mission,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eresponds with courage and wisdom to the startling revelations he receives in dreams,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprotects and cares for his Family during their journey to Bethehem and their sojourn in Egypt,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elabors daily to provide for his household during the \"hidden years\" in Nazareth,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esuffers heroically in his final years and dies peacefully in the arms of Jesus and Mary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis work serves as a companion to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Life of Mary as Seen by the Mystics,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecompiled by Raphael Brown (TAN Books, 1991). Together, the two books offer a compelling vision of the Holy Family that can deepen and transform your devotion to Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tan Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43590259834949,"sku":"9781505122909","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/6398\/7781\/files\/Screenshot2025-10-15132400.png?v=1760552660","url":"https:\/\/heavenlygiftsonline.com\/products\/1758055352-cfae434c","provider":"Heavenly Gifts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}