The Mystery of Joseph- Review

The Mystery of Joseph
     by: Father Marie-Dominique Phillipe, O.P.

Zaccheus, 208 pages, Paperback
Released on: November 1, 2009


The Mystery of Joseph (Zaccheus 2009), can be summed up in Scott Hahn's quote on the cover: "Profound and deep...This is an amazing book."

I won't leave you there though! Fr. Marie-Dominique Phillipe, O.P. was the founder of the Community of St. John, a fruitful author, and an incredibly important theologian of the late 20th century. In this book, he takes us through a meditation on the person of St. Joseph with all of his heroic virtues. Fr. Phillipe, O.P. takes us on discovery of what we already know about St. Joseph and creates a depth that can go unseen. As he helps us to contemplate who St. Joseph really was: humble, heroic, chivalrous, obedient, charitable, patient, hard-working, and the list goes on and on. By looking closely at each of his roles, his trials, and dialogue, it is impossible not to learn more about this "quiet man" and continually grow in respect for him.

This book is perfect for all of you foot note chasers and occasional readers. With plenty of footnotes and a profound depth, this book is more suited towards a mediation reading. It really requires some thought and a slow approach. Like anything with depth, you need to look closely to see it.

Another one of my must reads.

Enjoy! And don't be intimidated, take it slow and I know you will love it!