Though he speaks no words in Scripture, St. Joseph's message to us is resounding: he wants to lead us to Jesus. In Through the Heart of St. Joseph , Fr. Boniface Hicks reveals the path St. Joseph has laid. Discover how St. Joseph's vulnerability, littleness, silence, and hiddenness can transform and heal us. Fr. Hicks also looks to the saints who lived the "Joseph Option" to show how we too can embrace a life of humble trust and steadfast courage. Through the Heart of St. Joseph proves with quiet conviction that if we entrust ourselves to the foster father of Our Lord, he will give us his love and protection―just as he gave it to Jesus. "Along with his two previous books, co-authored with Fr. Thomas Acklin, Spiritual Direction and Personal Prayer , Fr. Boniface Hicks has written another classic. This time his subject is St. Joseph, seen through the eyes of great popes and saints, as a model for the interior life. Fr. Boniface's brief but profound reflection invites us to seek St. Joseph's help to be honest with God about our deepest need and true vulnerability. During the Year of Saint Joseph, this book is just what we need." Bishop Gregory John Mansour, Eparchy of Saint Maron of Brooklyn " Through the Heart of St. Joseph is an invaluable resource for discovering, or deepening knowledge and love of, St. Joseph, particularly during this 150th anniversary year of his proclamation as Patron of the Universal Church. Benedictine Fr. Boniface Hicks' gracious accompaniment of the reader takes the form of an extended lectio divina of St. Joseph's portrayal in the Gospels, specifically his primary role in the lives of Jesus and Mary and thus in salvation history, that is both accessible and profound. This lectio is informed by insights gleaned from prayerful study of and ruminative meditation on Sacred Scripture, from a variety of spiritual traditions (Benedictine, Carmelite, Salesian, etc.), and from the author's priestly ministry, especially as a spiritual director. In sum, this timely book on the Husband of Mary, Earthly Father of Jesus, and Patron of the Universal Church is spiritually rich and enriching, particularly when approached in a reflective and prayerful manner." Fr. Joseph F. Chorpenning, O.S.F.S., Editorial Director, St. Joseph's University Press "In Through the Heart of St. Joseph , Fr. Boniface Hicks has given us a rare gift. These accessible pages are an original and ground-breaking contribution to understanding the spirituality of St. Joseph. In reading these pages, not only does the reader learn about St. Joseph, but also quickly feels he or she is meeting St. Joseph. Through the Heart of Saint Joseph is a spiritual tool that can access our heart and change our life." Rev. Msgr. J. Brian Bransfield, Author of The Human Person: According to John Paul II "A tremendous renewal of interest in St. Joseph is taking place in the Church today. It is a movement of the Holy Spirit, ushering in an unprecedented era of devotion to St. Joseph. Fr. Hicks has followed the inspiration of the Holy Spirit and penned an incredible book for us on St. Joseph. Through the Heart of St. Joseph is packed with insights, wisdom, and application and highlights the important message that God is speaking to the Church today, namely, Go to Joseph ! I very highly recommend this book. Now is the time of St. Joseph!" Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC, Author, Consecration to St. Joseph "It's clear that this book flows from a faithful monk who has not only a sound theological grasp of St. Joseph, but also a deep experience in his own interior life of Joseph's fatherly care. Contrary to certain hyper-pious theories, Fr. Boniface portrays St. Joseph in his red-blooded humanity as a passionate spouse and tender father who is the vigorous head and strong protector of the Holy Family. If you read this book prayerfully, you will come to know St. Joseph as Fr. Boniface does: as a loving father and friend. You will also want to join the saints who chose the 'Joseph Option' to help others meet him as well." Christopher West, Th.D., President, Theology of the Body Institute --Endorsements "Fr. Boniface speaks of St. Joseph in a way that is perfectly contemporary―and yet always grounded in tradition, engaging the reflection of many saints. I know no book that so thoroughly plumbs the spiritual depths of St. Joseph's life. Through the Heart has become my favorite book about the holy patriarch." Mike Aquilina, Author, St. Joseph and His World "Fr. Boniface Hicks is the person who not only introduced me to St. Joseph and encouraged me to form a relationship with this spiritual father, but Fr. Boniface most embodies the heart of St. Joseph in my life. In the pages of this book, you will glimpse Father's devotion to St. Joseph and discover new aspects of the heart of this silent saint. You will encounter his tender fatherhood, his courageous masculinity, his fierce and chaste spousal love for Our Lady, and his fatherly