The Catholic Defender: Joe Nicosia was a gentle and suffering servant of God, amazing artist and devotee extroidinaire to the Rosary and other devotions.

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Joe was married to his beautiful wife Sandy since 2018.

God put this beautiful woman in my life.. that I know. Joe Nicosia's appearance on Deeper Truth is a blessing to all of us to this beloved man of God. Joe is a story of continued conversion, and love of God and personal growth.

In the Bible, the title "beloved man of God" or "greatly beloved" specifically refers to the prophet Daniel, who was described this way by an angel due to his fasting, prayer, and unwavering integrity during the Babylonian exile. This designation highlights someone who is highly esteemed, deeply loved, and favored by God. 

The angel Gabriel calls Daniel "greatly beloved" three times in the book of Daniel (9:23, 10:11, 10:19) in response to his prayers and obedience.

In the Old Testament, it signifies someone favored, righteous, and chosen by God. In the New Testament, "beloved" refers to being dearly loved by God, a term applied to Jesus and believers who are adopted into God's family.

He was beloved for his unwavering faithfulness in a pagan culture, his constant prayer life, and his integrity even under the threat of death in the lions' den. 

A Man After God’s Heart: Despite his failures, God described David as a man who sought His own heart (1 Samuel 13:14).

Repentance: His "beloved" status was rooted in his sincere repentance and his passion for God's presence, as seen in the Psalms.

In the New Testament, John is traditionally identified as "the disciple whom Jesus loved"

Intimacy with Christ: He is often depicted leaning on Jesus' bosom at the Last Supper, symbolizing a unique level of closeness and trust.

The Message of Love: Because of this relationship, John’s writings—including the Gospel of John and the Epistles—focus heavily on the nature of God’s love for humanity.

Though his later life was complicated, at his birth, God sent the prophet Nathan to name him Jedidiah, which means "beloved of the Lord" (2 Samuel 12:25).

According to Ephesians 1:6, all believers are "accepted in the Beloved". Modern teachers emphasize that being a "beloved man of God"

Allowing that love to transform your character into one of kindness, humility, and patience.