Meet Joseph, the Guardian of the Holy Family!
Written by Marlyn Evangelina Monge, FSP Illustrated by Mary Rojas
Monge ❀ Rojas
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the Holy Family
Joseph loves Mary very much. Joseph loves baby Jesus very much. Joseph promises to take good care of Mary and Jesus.
Joseph, Guardian of
Children/Saints/Preschool
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This is Joseph. He loves God very much. He always tries to do God’s will. 4027-0_int_JGHF.indd 2
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Joseph builds tables and chairs. He makes all things out of wood. He is a carpenter.
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Joseph loves Mary. Mary loves him too. Joseph wants Mary to be his wife.
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God asks Mary to be the mother of Jesus. Mary says yes, but Joseph does not know what to do. He knows that he is not the baby’s father.
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