For eight years, Joseph is infirmed, suffering with arthritis during which time his soul is been purified in the crucible of divine love. His strength diminishes and Mary's care for him increases measure for measure. When, in Her exalted wisdom, She perceives that the end is near, She solicits Her Son on Joseph's behalf and Jesus promised to ..". assign him a place among the princes of my people so high that he will be the admiration of the angels... With none of the human born shall I do as with Your spouse." Three times per day for nine days before his death, angels entertain Joseph with heavenly music ad during this time, their home is scented with wonderfully, comforting sweet fragrance that also invigorates all who come near the house. At his final hour, at the age of sixty, with Jesus, twenty six, by His foster Father's dying bed, takes his hand and sings him a psalm of the meeting of love and loyalty, the embrace of righteousness and peace... ..".O Lord, remember David and all his kindness. How he swore to the Lord: I will not enter my house, nor climb into the bed of my rest, nor allow my eyes to sleep, nor give rest to my eyelids, nor peace to my temples until I have found a place for the Lord, a home for the God of Jacob... Rise, o Lord and come to Your resting place, You and Your Ark of holiness..." Mary understands and bursts into tears....