As I argue in the video and course Leaving Boyhood Behind, Jesus being lost in the Temple is the story Luke uses to mark the transition of Jesus away from his boyhood and toward his life as a man – it’s his rite of passage.  As he leaves the Temple with Mary and Joseph, we are told he went obediently and "lived there in subjection to them.” ...

This post will be very different, because I’d like to ask for your help. Last year I felt inspired to begin composing a short scriptural prayer to St. Joseph, similar to the Hail Mary, which is principally composed from direct scripture quotes. I’m unveiling the first draft here in this post and I’m wondering if you would be willing to pray i...