Catholic Saints St. Joseph, Part 1: Old and New
Mar 19, 2026
A four-part dive into Saint Joseph begins by pairing him with his Old Testament namesake. They trace shared themes: dreams as divine guidance, betrayal and providential rescue, chastity and protective fatherhood, and Joseph’s growing veneration in Church history. Conversations link Genesis images to New Testament portrayals and explain why devotion to Joseph is surging today.
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Why The Church Is Highlighting St Joseph Now
- Pope Francis declared a Year of St. Joseph (Dec 8, 2020–Dec 8, 2021) highlighting Joseph's growing role in Catholic devotion.
- The year marks the 150th anniversary of Joseph being named Patron of the Universal Church, showing intensified modern emphasis.
Matthew's Genealogy Invites Joseph Typology
- Matthew intentionally links Jesus to Joseph by name and genealogy to invite readers to read Old Testament Joseph as a type of New Testament Joseph.
- The shared names (Joseph and Jacob) in Matthew 1 hint at typology connecting both Josephs.
Old Testament Joseph's Rise From Slave To Savior
- Genesis 37–50 recounts Old Testament Joseph: beloved son, dreams, sold by brothers, Potiphar's house, false accusation, prison, rises to Pharaoh's right hand.
- He stores grain against famine and ultimately saves Egypt and his family, showing providential reversal.