St. Joseph, Pray for us

O glorious Patriarch St. Joseph,
humble and just craftsman of Nazareth,
who gave, to all Christians,
but particularly to us,
an example of a perfect life of diligent work
in admirable unity with Mary and Jesus!
Help us in our daily work
so that we also may find there an effective means
of glorifying our Lord,
of sanctifying ourselves
and being useful to the society in which we live.

Obtain for us from Our Lord,
O beloved protector, humility and simplicity of heart,
attachment to work,
benevolence toward those who work with us,
compliance with the Divine Will in the difficulties
of this life and joy in bearing them,
awareness of our special mission
and sense of social responsibility,
a spirit of discipline and prayer,
humility and respect for our supervisors,
fraternity toward our co-workers,
and charity toward those dependent on us.

Be with us in prosperity when everything invites us
to enjoy the fruits of our labor,
but be our support also in times of stress
when the skies seem to close in upon us
when even the tools of our work
seem to rebel in our hands.

Grant that, following your example,
we may hold fast to Mary, our Mother,
your gentle spouse who was content to work quietly with you,
that we may never turn our eyes from Jesus,
who toiled with you at your carpenter's bench,
so that we may lead a peaceful
and holy life on earth,
the prelude to that eternally happy one which awaits us
in heaven forever more.
Amen.

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