“Who and what manner of man this blessed Joseph was, you may gather from the title, with which, although only as a deputy, he deserved to be honored so that he was both called and thought to be the father of God. You may gather it from his very name, which, being interpreted, means Increase. At the same time remember that great man, the former patriarch, who was sold into Egypt; and know that Joseph not only inherited the latter’s name, but attained to his chastity, and equalled his grace and innocence.”   -  St. Bernard, Sermon on St. Joseph   (Quoted in the Roman Breviary)