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St. Joseph and Fatherhood - The Inner Life - March 19, 2026

The Inner Life

Bishop Joseph Coffey joins Patrick on the Solemnity of St. Joseph to discuss St. Joseph and Fatherhood * Bishop Coffey shares a bit about himself and his ministry of the Archdiocese of the Military. * (7:11) What is the Church’s teaching on Fatherhood? * How was Saint Joseph the Father of Jesus even though they were not biologically connected? * (11:41) What does God being referred to as Father tell us about Fatherhood? * (15:55) Charles - I am a 93 year old veteran of the Korean war. How much difference in age was Joseph compared to Mary? * What are some virtues of Saint Joseph? (21:44) Break 1 * (22:40) Lily - Thank you Bishop for your guidance to our military men and woman. My son is in the Marines (ERIC). * (26:30) What is the highest virtue of Saint Joseph? * (30:39) Richard - St. Joseph devotion: he is the foster father of Jesus. I am also the foster Father of a little boy. I had to lean on St. Joseph when we were discerning what to do. (36:31) Break 2 * (42:13) What if you don’t feel worthy of being a father? * How can men and women strengthen Fatherhood in our society?