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I Loved The Passion Of Christ

Where was St Joseph all through the Passion of Christ?

He died before Jesus was crucified. One of the questions I remember from the Catechism is "What made St. Joseph happy?" -- First is he died in the arms of Jesus. Traditionally, it is believed that Joseph was a much older man than Mary (who was about 15 when they were betrothed --which was not unusually young at that time & place).

MaryN · 36-40, F

@beckychandler: Thanks a lot for that. I think I need to revisit the Cathechism once again. Had no idea this information is in it.

laotzu92 · 70-79, M

@MaryN The Gospels indicate that Joseph was older. He is not mentioned after Jesus reached his early teens.

chrisCA · M

There is no mention of him during Jesus's public life in the Bible, from what I remember.

Quoththeraven

Little is known of him.

Mummymozzie · 51-55, F

He died before Jesus did.

MaryN · 36-40, F

@Mummymozzie: I wouldn't doubt you. Can't think of any other reason why he wasn't heard of at such an important event, being the foster Father of Jesus Christ. If he was alive, I don't think Jesus will hand His mother over to one of His apostles.

Elegy · 46-50

In a better move?

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