... by making Joseph a gift to Mary and Jesus, God shows men that being a man is a gift. Joseph’s silence in Scripture and his unexplained fade from the Gospel scenes give us a portrait of a selfless life, lived for others. Joseph lived for Mary and Jesus, pouring himself out for them so completely that he disappears from the story. His very absence testifies to the power of his presence, to the total gift he made of himself in obedience to God and out of love for Mary and Jesus.To all men Joseph is the model of a gift, loved by God, given by God, giving of himself. He is God’s stamp of approval on men as men, being themselves, doing manly labor, taking their places as heads of families, engaging the world in those wonderful ways that are particularly masculine.
2. Forging Habits of Steel: 7 Tips on Making and Breaking Habits - a helpful article from The Art of Manliness.
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