Protestants don't have patron saints,
unless they do, and i have
an affection for Joseph,
least central of the Holy Family,
last of "Jesus, Mary, and Joseph."
Like the Holy Spirit in the creeds,
he's least commented upon,
last in precedence,
obscurely obvious,
necessarily vague,
absolutely dispensable.
Take him out of the story, though,
and the narrative can't proceed;
remove his non-instrumental choices
and the agency of the others
is disabled, more than impaired.
Joseph did his part,
took his place,
filled his role,
and vanished.
Holy Joseph, pray for us sinners,
that we might do the same.
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