How to Date Like St. Joseph: 6 Quick Tips (feat. Tanner Kalina)

[@MewPkmn]

It's absolutely refreshing to hear a young, single man say that people who struggle with habitual sexual sin shouldn't date. It's a standard I've come to for myself and any potential suitors, and it's one I intend to stick to no matter how difficult it seems to find someone who agrees. I'd rather be single than introduce that into my future family. Kudos!

[@israeliana]

How or when do you start that conversation? I had my ex abstain from sexually explicit material even on TV during Lent. We did it together. But then he then brought up solitary sexual sin. I had no idea he was struggling with that. It wasn't the reason at broke up, but I saw his struggle to remain chaste and it was hard not to be able to help him. In fact, I learned that our relationship and his attraction to me was a trigger for him.

[@joehouston2833]

Its better to marry than burn with lust. - 1 Corinthians 7:9

[@uteme]

St. Joseph, pray for us.

[@cortez_d3352]

Amen!

[@MsBodsey]

I feel that I am married to a man who is like St. Joseph in so many ways. I Praise God for that!! Please help me pray that my son will grow up to be the same, and that my daughters will be cared for and protected by men like St. Joseph as they grow older. I highly recommend the consecration to St. Joseph!!

[@alexacoronel4944]

This is so beautiful! Please be assured of my prayers for you and your family ❤️

[@angelinacaradonna1500]

Love the consecration to St. Joseph ♥️

[@Eserr7856]

How did you meet your husband? I am looking for a god fearing wife myself.

[@MsBodsey]

@@Eserr7856 I met him through his father who became my friend through a research project at university.

[@MsBodsey]

@@Eserr7856 But even more accurately, I believe I met my husband through God. I know that my mom and his dad were both praying we would meet spouses who would help us on our journey to Heaven. So the real answer is prayer and God, I think. I'll pray for you. She is out there! Ask your priest to introduce you to some single women who he feels would be well suited. Jewish rabbis are apparently great at match-making...I feel this is something our Catholic priests should take on. The priest who married my husband, Eric, and I actually later introduced me to my best friend who has also been wonderful in keeping me spiritually on track. So my advice is: Pray for yourself and your future spouse, ask people to pray for you, and ask your priest for guidance. :)

[@LisaGemini]

Great video, Tanner. I wish I could find a man with half of these traits. At midlife, it's not easy because people have been hurt in childhood and by divorce. God bless all the men and women who are single and dating.

[@philokalia9782]

You don't find a man. A man finds you.

[@love2laugh40]

I’m right there with you Lisa. The man that God has for each of us is worth the wait. Praying for you! 🙏🏻

[@LisaGemini]

@@love2laugh40 Thank you. I will pray for you and all singles seeking their Godly partners.

[@batman-robin-soundtrack]

​@@LisaGeminiI will pray for you ma'am

[@batman-robin-soundtrack]

​@@philokalia9782the man and woman find each other.

[@lindaoforka]

Just, chaste, obedient, prudent, faithful, strong. Thanks for highlighting what one should expect from a man :) P.S. you made me smile throughout. Thank you. :)

[@sandwichguy1997]

Supremely based! Perfect timing - single Catholic fellas we got this!

[@danielfernandezpeinado6294]

Virtues of St. Joseph to practice: Justice. Chastity. Spiritual strength. Prudence. Obedience. Faithfulness.

[@GoncaloPeres]

Tips/virtues: 1. Justice (1:31) 2. Chastity (3:14) 3. Strength (Spiritual Strength) (4:19) 4. Prudence (5:20) 5. Obedience (6:20) 6. Faithfulness (7:30)

[@Klehan]

The first guy I dated was devoted to St. Joseph and it was very inspiring/attractive. I hope my future spouse loves St. Joseph with the same eagerness! Also, this is my first time watching any of your videos, Mr. Kalina, and I love your energy!

[@BruceWayne-rb1mb]

Why did you let that man go? He let a rare prize get away.

[@Klehan]

@@BruceWayne-rb1mb Wow, old comment, lol. Just because a man is spiritually attractive, doesn't at all mean you will be compatible as a couple. And that's fine! In fact, my ex is actually getting married next month! I'm so excited and happy for both of them!

[@BruceWayne-rb1mb]

@@Klehan good for him. I agree with you. I take it that you're single and looking

[@angelrivera5231]

Yes! Please more videos for young Catholic men on dating. Loved this video!

[@beavadakkoot]

I must say I am engaged and getting married to a man like st Joseph and I can't be more thankful 😭

[@nicoleyoshihara4011]

Yay I need dating tips and encouragement. I feel called to marriage but haven't met my future husband yet

[@haileycallahan23]

Great video!! I pray that my future husband is like St. Joseph

[@Classical.Conservative]

I needed this. I lost my father when I was very young and have not had many fatherly role models in my life but through Saint Joseph and learning about his masculine, fatherly, and Christian virtue I have learned a lot on what it means to be a man and servant of Christ.

[@ashlings390]

This is so good. I wish this was shown in schools.

[@cupcakedaisy111]

Is this a nephew of Fr Mike or so? xD

[@sarahhallis536]

On point! This is awesome. Thank you, Tanner - very well presented. St. Joseph, pray for us!

[@MallettMotion]

That was super well spoken! Very helpful. Interesting how simple it is, yet so hard to master: The manliest thing you can do, is commit yourself to God. Spot on.

[@marijo.4694]

Praying for my son and daughter to be equally yoked and to find their spouse.

[@colettepimley3227]

Well done. Nice to see someone so youn talking about St Joseph.

[@thiagodemelo9939]

My goodness! What a great presentation on the virtues of St. Joseph. My appreciation of him, which was already high, has been further elevated and deepened. Thank you! Men: be like St. Joseph!

[@bcfriardoyle7697]

This talk is exemplary, should be part of marriage prep!

[@BigTasty5599]

Thank you so much for this awesome video! It can be so hard as a catholic man in 2022 to keep these virtues and I will remember these tips that you gave!

[@MackAlano]

Thank you for making this video! As I’m navigating the season of singleness, it’s been a blessing to learn, not only how am I called to be in the eyes of God (& how God calls us to be loved & to love), but how I can help my future husband one day as well. This was so beautifully put and helpful in that direction!

[@KittyM-]

Love this idea. Women responsible for expecting responsibility in men. Thank you

[@josieguillen8318]

I pray that my son will aspire to be like St. Joseph.

[@dsc4178]

Glad to have you!

[@seans.131]

This reminded me of an old bumper sticker: “Real Men Love Jesus.”

[@deusandmi102]

You don’t know how big of fresh air you are my brother! You’re a wonderful gift from God thank you for sharing and teaching us. Shalom 🕊

[@abeatingheart]

Thank you so much for covering this topic! Great advice that should be known by more people.

[@BeingArtful]

It's inspiring to see a young guy present this! We need more videos like this on KZbin

[@martaacosta4415]

What a 😇 video! We do need examples like St. Joseph, and even thOugh I’ve always admired him and always wished I’d found a man like St. Joseph for a husband, some facts were mentioned that I hadn’t thought about. Thanks for this video.

[@diannecarter1754]

Love this!!! Prayers that this sinks into those who listen 🙏🙏🙏🙏 what a dream to find a St Joseph 🙏

[@laurabisono7546]

This is so beautiful! Thank you so much for such a great video! St. Joseph pray for us. Praying for a husband like St. Joseph.

[@simonslater9024]

Your talk is excellent top mark’s my friend. God bless. Praise Jesus and Mary always!!!

[@lucasdicosmo8275]

Awesome video! Can’t wait for more!👍🙏

[@metildajoseph5265]

Greetings Ascension Presents, Thanks Brother Tanner for Clear Insights about the Fruits of Successful Sacramental Marriage. Key Concern : 1. Social Empowered woman or Kind and Polite Woman. 2. Equal Respect or Complete Respect. 3. Selfless Love or Ulterior Motive. Thank for mentioning about Being WORTHY in Front of God and in Marriage. Be Safe and Stay Safe. With Kind regards to All. - RanjithJoseph (R.J)

[@kaydvo3189]

Praying that my son grows up to have the same values as St. Joseph. 🙏🙏🙏

[@flyesouisi]

The root of sexual perversions such as pornography and masturbation can often be loneliness. Getting involved with a more spiritually rooted person of the opposite sex could actually be the best therapy for liberation from such perversions. But one should pray for wisdom here, because such a relationship could also be destructive, as you suggest.

[@TheMDelima]

I'm sorry, but the root of sexual perversion is Satan. Serious constant prayer and contemplation is what can free people suffering from it. Expecting someone else to free oneself from one's vices is already using the other person, and that's not how true love works. St. Thomas Aquinas describes love as willing the good of another. Not using the other to make oneself better. I hope you are not suffering from this, but if you are, know that I will pray for you.

[@MissPopuri]

Satan is the accuser, yes, but the natural inclination of people who drawn to pornography and masturbation is a sense of loneliness feeling like you could never measure up in someone’s eyes. I would get ahold of Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits by Dan Burke if you struggle with destructive emotions. Doing some of the exercises has helped me out; although, I’m still working out what I am doing for Lent in terms of a penance. It feels like a tall order to commit to six weeks of daily mass when I couldn’t even do the four weeks of Advent.

[@flyesouisi]

@@TheMDelima I suppose stealing cannot be in any way due to hunger or need, and pain cannot be the cause of any sin; it is only satan. And natural human interactions where persons share their feelings and shortcomings, and support each other is always a matter of "using" each other? The truth is that satan does use human frailties to entice sin. One must always pray, but one must also seek and accept help from others to deal with the frailties which are part and parcel ot our fallen nature. That is why God gave us, sinful as we all are, to each other and members of community. And I do not mastubate or watch porn, but your prayers are always welcome, thanks.

[@nathanherr1473]

@@TheMDelima I think he more meant that a feeling of loneliness can push a man deeper into the addiction. A feeling can't be the root of the problem, but it can certainly worsen it

[@TheMDelima]

@@MissPopuri might I add making good confessions is extremely powerful. Opening up one's heart to God's grace in a direct way will help a lot. It has helped me with my anger issues, I can't see why it won't work for anything we struggle with. We're all in this together!

[@declanrex9435]

I actually for some reason have always imagined David as a young man, similar in age to Mary and a strong working man, I'm glad many people share this view of him.

[@amyschlegel1180]

You mean St. Joseph?

[@salavdore1]

SUPER STRONG (AND HARD) BUT TRUE AND URGENT WORDS!

[@BlessedisShe]

This was so good!

[@blancaocana6397]

Six virtues, the best! Great! Thank you very much! God bless you! keep on going.

[@catholicfemininity2126]

Please pray for me that God helps me better myself to become a lady that can bear the cross of motherhood and wifehood. And for the man to become my husband will meet me when we are both ready.

[@AlexanderTheFarmer]

It will never happen hahaha

[@reverendcoffinsotherson5807]

Amen!

[@annakareninacamara6580]

"God, King of kings, Ruler of the world The One whose Will makes the hells trumble The One whom the adorable heavens always adore has submited Himself to you" (Free translation from Caelitum Joseph) This verses say it all. Let us all praise the one the King of Kings chose to submit to 💚

[@annazolnierczyk9885]

Could you do a similar video on virtues for women?

[@MOGO8907]

Brumly! I knew you looked familiar. Your a man of faith, that's awesome! EWS is one of my favorite movies btw.

[@IONov990]

Thank God for this video. I think I should not date until I stop consuming pornography and masturbating. I am not a man. Dude, this video is reinforcing God's message to me which is "Be still and know that I am the Lord."

[@MissPopuri]

If this is a strong emotional struggle for you, I would look into Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits by Dan Burke. The book goes through the rules of St Ignatius in simple ways. I’ve never struggled with pornography myself but pulling yourself away from anything you’ve set your heart on is difficult and challenging.

[@shannond.5942]

Praying for you sister. You are not alone in your struggle and you can be set free! I myself struggled with the same sins. Many have been exposed innocently from childhood and it is not your fault. Praying the rosary is an extremely powerful tool to overcome this, I have been free for 7 years now! May our Lady cover you in her mantle and bring you to Jesus ❤️

[@IONov990]

@@shannond.5942 Amen

[@User5411Valekona]

Great video, you are so relatable and bold!

[@michaelsalter3459]

I didn't know about the thing with St. Joseph trying to separate from Mary out of reverence for her. That's interesting.

[@Eserr7856]

If you're interested in learning more about St Joseph I highly recommend you read "consecration to St Joseph" by Donald Calloway. It really opened my mind and heart to the greatness and dignity of St Joseph before God and man.

[@nicoleishak5148]

Can you do a video of why its hard to find catholic men in this specific decade? I feel like theres more women who stick to their catholic values and morales more than man do these days which is why it makes it hard to find men who may have similar characteristics like Saint Joseph. #askascension

[@oambitiousone7100]

IMO, it’s Dads who leave the faith. If dads don’t practice, children won’t practice. The church becomes increasingly feminine as women seek community and support but men want toughness and challenges.

[@isaiah3872]

@@oambitiousone7100 There's definitely some truth to this. Aa far as I've seen, a lot of Catholic husbands & fathers don't come to Mass regularly or willingly & when they do, their lifestyle habits aren't that God-fearing (old habits fie hard, Lord have mercy on them). On the other hand, many Catholic wives & mothers seem committed to living their faith & guiding their kids in the same direction, but even one lapsed/lukewarm parent influences kids so much easier. Holy Spirit, guide us, men of Your Church, to know & bear witness to all that is holy & true. It can be hard sometimes

[@AlexanderTheFarmer]

I have never met a Catholic young woman in my entire life. The Mass I attend is all boomers. Traditional women are fake either way, they all desire the devil secretly.

[@vinnycostanzo7019]

God Bless you man!

[@JakeHGuy]

"Mystical City of God" by Blessed Mary of Agreda goes into a history of the Blessed Virgin Mary (which involves St.Joseph and Jesus intimately). It is not considered part of the church you have to believe but it is considered most valuable for the faithful to read. The section on Mary's pregnancy and Joseph's actions toward it is in Book 2 "The Conception" around the second quarter of the book. Anyway, in the book Mary and Joseph both privately consecrated themselves as virgins, then God worked things out to where they were pledged in marriage to each other and then married. When they both found out the decision to live as virgins that they had made, they were overjoyed. They were already married. I forget at which point the Angel Gabriel came, (it was either in the betrothal period or after they were already married) but the relevant info for this topic is that Joseph was not aware she was pregnant until they were well into a few months into their marriage. Mary had not gotten express permission from God to tell Joseph about the pregnancy so she did not and instead prayed for him and God's will. Joseph dealt with two things, what his eyes were seeing, and what he knew of Mary's exemplary character and sweet soul in the time they had been married. The book says this was the hardest struggle he had and would ever face and it tore him up on the inside. This is because in one light, she was perfect, in the other she had sinned against him and God in one of the most grievous ways possible. But he decided to not just go with what his eyes were seeing and instead to resolve to not understand it but to leave her and live the rest of his life in the desert in a place where nobody would know him. This way she would not be killed in accordance with the law for adulterers, because through everything he had experienced with her he did not believe she deserved it. He accepted his predicament and resolved to do the best thing for her first... and then himself. I think this really showed his just character. In the end God sent an angel to him in a dream explaining everything. God ordained that Mary and Joseph should both be tested through this in following his will, to show that they could, and for them to grow in virtue. The whole story and their reunion after this trial are very romantic.

[@jenb8549]

Chastity… yaaay!! - Good talk Tanner! Many thanks! 🙂🕊

[@helenaran928]

Awesome !

[@33space]

Loved and shared this.

[@DenisOhAichir]

Brilliant video.

[@rachellllhines]

Love this dude

[@SevenDeMagnus]

Cool, I truly need these tips. God bless.

[@pamelamorfin1664]

Beautiful

[@ljdowle5431]

SO GOOD!!

[@palomalopezsarmiento3028]

Great video! ❤❤

[@briannguyen1758]

Thank you :)

[@alebeau4106]

In addition to being holy, this dude's got a great head of hair.

[@chissstardestroyer]

Well, he was a perpetual married virgin, as we know from Church dogmas that Mary was a perpetual virgin, and he hadn't been married before her.

[@maureenlee5090]

I just love this! Thank you so much! But just remember that St. Joseph was Jesus’s foster father, not His Eternal Father, that’s all,

[@dianama2005]

te amo San Joseeee♥♥♥

[@katarzynanow6889]

Thanks.So nice

[@TheSwordandPearl]

Love this

[@lindseynicole9217]

"Don't bring a woman into this [struggles with porn/masturbation]. You don't date until you have this conquered" SAY IT LOUDER FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK

[@TrustInJesusThruMaryWithJoseph]

🙏🏻🕊🔥+Wonderful! Thank you!+🔥🕊🙏🏻

[@josephpio159]

My patron saints are Joseph and Pio. Could you say a video speaks to you more? 😂

[@MissPopuri]

Why is Justice first and faithfulness last? It seems so weird that this is the order we say it in the Litany of St Joseph. Maybe it is because we say “establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare” in the preamble to the US Constitution, it is mentioned later about a full faith and credit clause.

[@athinathomas3559]

Can Ascension please make a feminine version of this? On what virtues a woman should have in order of being worthy of a man like St Joseph?

[@iji6249]

Good luck to the 0.001% people this is addressing. Men aren't Joseph, and women aren't Mary. We don't receive the same graces, as great as that would be. Fully agree with chastity being pivotal because of the effects of not keeping it, but if only whoever is the biggest saint already is allowed to date, then welcome to our extermination in a generation. Unless you want only other religions to survive modernity. The internet and self-sufficiency culture have created unrealistic standards and unreal, overblown expectations and that is making catholics literally die out and children be replaced by cats. That gives you the current tons of Catholics in their 40s still looking for the "perfect match" like it's not long over already. Previous generations just married the first person who was good enough, idealism can turn into poison. I'm so tired of it and of all this cucking and emotional blackmailing by women. Nowadays women are at least as unfaithful if not way more. Have some humbleness, we strive for perfection, we don't expect it

[@AlexanderTheFarmer]

Notice how no one bothers to say anything to your comment ? They all know it's true but if they try to disagree they will end up looking like fools.

[@stephaniegeraldinecaraccio5706]

Could you do this but for women? :)

[@kathylinz8204]

Emily Wilson has really great videos in this vein, but for women! Highly recommend!

[@cabellero1120]

Not every date will result in marriage. example, if you agree to join someone for dinner/lunch...that doesn't mean you're thinking of marrying them... Spouses Choose to marry and make that commitment. we're,all of us,sinners do you ask someone to find a spouse who is Perfect?

[@laureneonunkwo4519]

4:30 😂😂😂😂

[@imalive4u169]

St. Joseph never dated in fact the concept of going on a date originated during the late 19th century. Marriages were arranged in which the man being the suitor would ask the woman's father or next male kin for her hand in marriage. In St. Joseph's case he asked St. Joachim for the Blessed Virgin Mary's hand in marriage. And likely St. Joseph would've gave a dowry to St. Joachim like oxen, goats, sheep, etc.

[@dylanrunner2001]

I believe courtship is the term you are looking for.

[@imalive4u169]

@@dylanrunner2001 women really had no say in the matter who they would marry it was up to her parents ultimately her father or next male kin like her eldest brother if their father was deceased. The suitor if they taken a fancy with an unmarried woman didn't date her as being alone together was considered inappropriate behavior. That suitor then would present themselves before the woman's father or next male kin for her hand in marriage. Men of course were the only ones who could decide to divorce their wife again it wasn't the woman's decision to make. In Deuteronomy 22:28-29 if a man were to rape a woman the woman would decide whether or not to marry the man and after being married to him she would decide to divorce him was considered humiliation for the man as he would be denied as a man to whom he could marry or if married to divorce. Dating was introduced much latter on when women could choose who they wanted to marry and when taboos of an unmarried man being alone with a woman essentially were gone.

[@declanrex9435]

yet there is still much we can learn from his actions and way of life that we can apply to modern day dating.

[@dylanrunner2001]

@@imalive4u169 okay that's a little different from courtship.

[@st.josephphilomena6542]

@@imalive4u169 According to the revelations of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Ven. Mary of Agreda(Book Title: Mystical City of God) by the time Our Lady was espoused to St. Joseph St. Joachim had already died. She was living in the temple

[@joannebywaters4154]

Amen!!!!❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏Sharing this!!!

[@corinezein8374]

I hope my both sons will listen to this It’s so hard in those days to convince this generation that the normal is NOT normal Living together Having sexual experiences before getting married No commitment No dating without sex And all of this as men IF they talk about IT it’s considered old fashioned or weirdo to think that way !!! My God it’s so hard to direct them one is 20 who just started dating !!! And the other one is 26 I pray for them not to be put into temptations They are not Christians I pray that they open their heart to the Lord JESUS I Guess I cannot protect them But God Will 👉

[@sitka49]

This kind of like watching Bill and Ted" s excellent adventure with out Ted or George Carlin. "surf up dude ".

[@beatrixamerlinck5818]

Could you do one for girls?

[@MiracleWorkerUK]

Free prayer requests service is now available here on youtube comments. Please reply to this comment and mention only the name of what you suffer. No need detailed explanation. I am a Catholic. Catholics, all Christian sects and any religion people are welcome with petitions and prayer requests please

[@AlexanderTheFarmer]

Wrath, Envy, Pride.

[@Nick-rb1dc]

Great talk BUT there's a serious problem these days with Catholic talks focusing on how bad men are while giving women a free pass. It's because its safe to bash men, while it's the end of your career to tell women to improve themselves. It's tragic how many men listen to all these Catholic talks and obey them, only to find out Catholic women aren't taught to imitate Mary, are not taught what is needed for family or what a husband needs. Instead it's one long list of men never being good enough. How about women be held to chastity, virginity, debt free, submissive, homemaker rather than career, feminine in disposition and fashion, etc? Im not saying this to be a jerk, I'm trying to sound the alarm. There's a cancerous silence among the top Catholic outlets to avoid asking anything of women.

[@alexha2884]

True

[@haydongonzalez-dyer2727]

Cool

[@marielleramirezPH]

What does it mean "chastity does not end in marriage?" Hpw does one be chaste in a marriage aside from avoiding adultery?

[@flyesouisi]

by treating the spouse as a blessing and with gratitude, not as an object for one's enjoyment.

[@a.d1287]

Plus you cant be lusting for yoir spouse or other people

[@juliettu7]

Both need to be chaste in thoughts, with themselves, others, on the media, so many ways. Also, practicing NFP calls one to live chastely.

[@thivan2000]

Sorry, it's sounds exaggerated and presumptuous. How do you know that St. Joseph knows? I'm not discrediting the 6 keys mentioned, they're good to emulate.

[@mbalazs3544]

8:13 lay down and me submissive is many things but manly lol

[@BakedBeanager]

4:28

[@Woga000]

I think that can’t be the right interpretation because later on the angel explicitly assured Joseph the child had been conceived of the HS and admonished him not to be afraid. That wouldn’t be so explicitly emphasized I think, if at Joseph already knew? Also are you saying to simply be a doormat in relationships?

[@Woga000]

Also the first interpretation was the one I was taught personally but that was just my education

[@BrianPalmer-ix3pr]

Why Bother Dating At All?

[@palomalopezsarmiento3028]

👏👏👏

[@cristif92]

dislike for the wrong title. Maybe it's a click bait strategy. I searched for "how to date" not "how to be holy", or "how catholics men should be", not because whay you say seems wrong, but because any priest can talk about (even better.) ;)

[@simonslater9024]

Always ask your guardian angel to help you and to communicate with your family’s guardian angel’s. Watch the warning or illumination of conscience by Christine Watkins. Then The Papacy can NOT be destroyed. Then Don’t call protestant’s Christian. Most men are unfortunately the opposite to St Joseph,which is extremely sad. I certainly need St Joseph’s help-intercession to help me be the best boyfriend to Erin May,then the best fiancé,then best husband to her and best father I can be to any children Jesus gives us! God bless. Praise Jesus and Mary always!!!

[@ABB14-11]

Is that really the most commonly held belief? Never heard it before, seems unlikely. If Joseph was young, I wonder how he died so early. I'll be honest, I'm scared to believe everything you just said despite how pretty it all sounds.

[@orion7763]

Discounting infant mortality, ancient Romans only lived on average to about age 35-40

[@delishme2]

She was a child, put out of the temple once she started to menstruate, and he, at best must have been middle aged, as he had grown children. So I kind of so think he was more likely older, certainly older than Mary at maybe 10-12 years of age. I did love the way you presented this, and your enthusiasm and light is very bright. Thank you 😊

[@flyesouisi]

Apparently St. Joseph was not totally convinced of the virginal conception until he had the dream. According to scripture, it was only after The Angel of The Lord told him not to be afraid to take Mary as his wife "BECAUSE" she conceived by The Holy Spirit he made the decision. I do not think this more obvious interpretation (or reading) detracts from St. Joseph's virtue in any way.

[@jimmykeating2029]

Thanks I about gave up

[@jojo_mcelwee6591]

❤️