St Joseph & John the Beloved: The Two Men Closest to Christ

The Two Men Closest to Christ
and the Guardians of Our Lady

Just some curiosities I put together:

God entrusted into Joseph’s care His most precious gifts to the world: Our Lord Jesus Christ – the Redeemer of men – and Our Immaculate Mother Mary. St Joseph was told by the angel to take Mary into his home, as his wife. 

St. John inherited the treasure of Our Lady the Ark of the New Covenant. He was instructed by Our Lord Jesus on the cross (since St Joseph had died by now) to take Mary as his mother and be her Guardian – just as her husband Joseph had taken care of her.

If Jesus had brothers and sisters surely they would not refuse their mother, so Our Lord, while dying an agonizing death, turned His thoughts to His mother’s welfare. St John inherited the gift of the Mother of God for all mankind, he represents us all as followers of Christ. 

As a Child, Our Lord rested his head against St Joseph’s chest, hearing his heart beat with love for Him. Years later, St John the Beloved rested his head against Our Lord’s chest, hearing His heart beat with love for mankind, at the Last Supper. 

St Joseph and St John the Beloved were the two men closest to Christ. St. John the Beloved: Place of prominence next to Our Lord, the Bread of Life, at the Last Supper. (Institution of the Eucharist). St Joseph’s hometown: Bethlehem “House of Bread”. Joseph is the first man to receive the Bread of Eternal Life into his hands.

Our Lady Appeared at Knock, Ireland with her Guardians at her side

Both St Joseph and St John the Beloved appeared at Knock, Ireland w/ Our Lady and Lamb of God surrounded by angels. Joseph, on Our Lady’s right hand side, inclines his head, facing toward Our Lady. He is showing her love and respect. Our Lady has hands raised as she looks Heavenward in thanksgiving for God’s graces, John the Beloved on the left hand side of the Blessed Virgin holding the scriptures. To the left of John is the Lamb of God surrounded by adoring angels. It depicts a sort of Family Portrait.

Anyway, these were just some thoughts, dot connecting I did. I think there is something special in St. Joseph and John the Beloved since they took care of Our Lady in life and honor her in Heaven. We should heed their example of devotion to the Virgin Mary and to Our Lord Jesus Christ, and their willingness to always do God’s Will. Glory to God! Peace to us!