"J.M.J." stands for "Jesus, Mary, and Joseph" and is often used as a prayer for protection and guidance. It is an expression of faith that asks for the presence of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph to be with us on our journey through life, providing their intercession and support.
In Matthew's Gospel, Joseph considered putting Mary away privily (privately) to avoid the embarrassment of being cuckolded, but an angel came to him in a dream. In Luke's Gospel, the angel had already appeared to Mary and forewarned her of the impending event, so there was no reason for Joseph to consider putting Mary away privily.
She did not convert to Christianity. She, like Jesus, was a Jew her whole life. She and Joseph taught Him the prayers and how to act. Even Jesus had to learn from someone.
St. Joseph is known for being the foster father of Jesus and the husband of Mary. He played a key role in caring for and protecting the Holy Family. Although there are few specific details about his life in the Bible, St. Joseph's obedience to God and his support of Jesus and Mary have made him a beloved figure in the Catholic Church.
If Mary and Jesus had a hidden life, how could be know what it was? It would have been hidden.
In the scriptures we read " Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused (Married) to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost". Joseph had not been with his wife (Had not touched her) since they were married. It was up to the angel to tell Joseph that Mary was to give birth to a special child who would be the savior of mankind. Joseph believed in what the angel had told him, so he took his wife away so that she might give birth privatly. He adopted Jesus as his own son and brought him up as such because he was given to him by the God.
We know nothing about either when or where Mary and Jospeh were born, nor when or where they died. Therefore, we do not know how old they were when they died. It is only assumed that Joseph died before the mission of Jesus began, because he is not mentioned in the gospel accounts.
The Immaculate Conception refers to Mary being conceived without original sin. It has nothing to do with the Virgin Birth. Joseph and Mary did not fornicate. Mary conceived of Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit. She was a virgin and remained a virgin her entire life.
Your question is ambiguous as there are more than one Joseph highlighted in Scripture: the son of Israel who became the 2nd highest/powerful man in Egypt and Joseph, the step-father to Jesus and husband/father to Mary and her other children.
St. Joseph was known for his faithfulness, humility, and obedience to God. He was a just and righteous man, who trusted in God's plan and willingly accepted his role as the foster father of Jesus. St. Joseph was a model of patience, courage, and selflessness in caring for his family.
No I cannot. I do not have a fraction of the troubles that Joseph had; but Josephs life may be compared to Jesus' life.
The Magi were the wise men who came from the east in search of the newborn King of the Jews. They were guided to where Jesus, Mary and Joseph were staying in Bethlehem where they left gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.