Blessed Joseph by Peter Johnston RVA

Blessed Joseph is a three part EP that attempts to capture but a glimpse of the life of Saint Joseph in song. 2021 is dedicated to the patronage of this amazing saint to whom the very lives of Christ and the Blessed Virgin were entrusted. St. Joseph is often portrayed in sacred art as an elderly man when he became the head of the Holy Family, but a closer examination reveals a man in the prime of his life, with the strength of a carpenter and the deep wisdom of a contemplative soul that sought to approach every moment in life with a just, kind, and humble spirit. Truly a terror of demons and protector of family life, St. Joseph's life reflects the generous love of our Creator.

This is the Joseph that the world needs to know! A man who loved and protected Jesus and Mary with an unmatched zeal, dedication and care. Throughout his quiet, yet immensely purpose-driven life, he taught the Christ child the precise and pragmatic trade of a carpenter; his example shows the fruits of diligent work in service of God, family, and neighbor.

The cover art for the Blessed Joseph EP (The Dream of St. Joseph by Anton Mengs) is perhaps the most insightful depiction of this greatest of all male saints as it shrugs off the oft-used image of St. Joseph as a tired man who is advanced in years, and instead embraces the true image of a skilled tradesman whose vitality and strength are willfully harnessed in lifelong commitment as guardian and protector. It is in this context that we gain a better understanding of Jesus' humanity, for it was in the home of this humble carpenter that the Savior of the world was lovingly raised and "the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him (Luke 2)."

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To put it simply, Peter Johnston RVA is Catholic indie rock; you
wouldn't hear this at mass, but it does try to prove that traditional Catholic thought and indie rock are not mutually exclusive. It began easily enough as a few home recordings but has slowly turned into a full on project that explores matters of human dignity and common good in society.
Sincerely yours,
Peter Johnston RVA