"Saint 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. Many 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. The life of Saint Joseph as seen by the mystics weaves together into a single narrative numerous episodes from five such visionaries: Saint Bridget of Sweden; Servant of God Marina de Escobar; Venerable Mary of âAgreda; Venerable Maria Cecilia Baij; and Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich ... This work serves as a companion to The life of Mary as seen by the mystics, compiled 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"--