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22 THE YEAR OF ST. JOSEPH | ARCHDIOCESE OF DENVER What do you remember learning about, or thinking about, St. Joseph when you were a child? I remember learning that St. Joseph was the earthly father of Christ. I don't remember learning much more about St. Joseph as a child. If you could ask St. Joseph a ques on, what would you ask? Were there times after you committed to raising Jesus as your own son that you felt your patience and understanding wear thin? I would also love to know what living with a teenage Jesus was like. How have you tried to live courageously like St. Joseph? I try to approach every sit- uation with an open mind and an open heart. I find courage in the act of sub- verting one's own desires for the benefit of others. I try to be honest and true to my students, and I try to show everyone I meet true Catholic Charity, even people who can be difficult. JASON MARTINEZ Middle school science and theology teacher Have you ever prayed specifically to St. Joseph about something? In my adulthood I have found myself praying to St. Joseph with more fre- quency. I pray to Joseph for more patience and understanding. What words come to mind when you think of St. Joseph? I think of the words patient and understanding. I can't imagine a more apt role model for patience and understanding than Joseph. I think it takes a very big person to put others before oneself, and I believe Joseph spent his life doing that as the earthly father of Christ. How would you describe St. Joseph to someone unfamiliar with his story? St. Joseph was the husband of Mary, the Mother of Christ. He was engaged to Mary when she was told she would give birth to the Son of God, and upon find- ing this news out Joseph chose to raise the child as his own son.