Brand new release! The latest from Scott Hahn and Emily Stimpson Chapman… Highly recommend this excellent new picture book about St. Joseph! In addition to Amazon, you can also purchase it directly from St.Paul Center here.
In Joseph’s arms Christ was secure
Kept safe from harm, and ever sure.
In Joseph’s arms Christ did mature
And see the Father’s face.
“The lyrical prose in Joseph, Keeper of the King and poignant illustrations bring St. Joseph to life and bear a message of love, trust, and faithfulness. Unveiling the Old Testament figures who paved the way for St. Joseph, we follow the story of Scripture to see the design of God’s plan for Jesus’s protector and earthly guide. Through his betrothal to Mary to the birth of Jesus and beyond, St. Joseph offered his heart to Our Lord. It is that same heart that he offers to each and every one of us, and Joseph, Keeper of the King makes this offer accessible to children of all ages. Young and old alike will be consoled, encouraged, and inspired by Joseph, Keeper of the King.” – Read more over at St. Paul Center
I couldn’t get through reading this beautiful book to my little girls without tearing up… My eyes were already full of tears, while reading the page pictured above, and by the time I turned to the next page my voice completely caught. Both girls looked up at me, leaned over to hug me, and then said, “Mommy, maybe we should take a picture of you crying?!?”
When all is dark and you feel fear,
Christ’s dear daddy is ever near.
When all is dark and you’re in tears,
Just call his holy name.
It really is such a special book! The writing is absolutely lovely and the illustrations are beautiful and inspiring. This is definitely one worth adding to your collection — especially for the feasts of St. Joseph, but also for other feast days throughout the year like the upcoming feast of the Annunciation and even for the Advent and Christmas season!
The girls also insisted that I share each of their favorite illustrations from the book:
Order a copy now to tuck into an Easter Basket so you’ll have it for the upcoming feast of St. Joseph the Worker on May 1st!
Joseph, Keeper of the King by Scott Hahn and Emily Stimpson Chapman is available from Amazon or from St.Paul Center here.
You can also find more pictures from this year’s St. Joseph Altar here or scroll through all past posts here.
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