Fr. Serafino Lanzetta discusses St. Joseph, the “Silent Witness,” emphasizing his interior silence as the capacity to listen and immediately obey God. Silence is vital in a noisy world and essential for prayer. Joseph models spiritual fatherhood, reflecting the silent generation of the Son by the Father.

Fr. Lanzetta proposes Joseph has a unique share in Christ’s priesthood, linked to his role in objective redemption, making him a co-redeemer through Mary.

Check out Father’s book: The Silent Witness of Nazareth: St. Joseph: Spouse of Mary, Powerful Intercessor, Guardian of the Church