SAINT JOSEPH
GUIDE PROTECTOR EXAMPLE
.... the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the House of David, and the virgin's name was Mary. Luke 1: 26,27
19 March
SAINT JOSEPH,
SPOUSE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
Solemnity
"Behold, a faithful and prudent steward, whom the Lord set over his household."
Grant, we pray, almighty God, that by Saint Joseph’s intercession your Church may constantly watch over the unfolding of the mysteries of human salvation, whose beginnings you entrusted to his faithful care.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
1 May
SAINT JOSEPH THE WORKER
"Blessed are all who fear the Lord and walk in his ways! By the labour of your hands you shall eat! Blessed are you, and blessed you will be, alleluia."
O God, Creator of all things, who laid down for the human race the law of work, graciously grant that by the example of Saint Joseph and under his patronage we may complete the works you set us to do and obtain the rewards you promise.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
PRAYER TO ST JOSEPH
Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, to you God entrusted his only Son
In you Mary placed her trust
With you Christ became man
Blessed Joseph, to us too, show yourself a father and guide us in the path of life
Obtain for us grace, mercy and courage,
and defend us from every evil.
Amen.
– Pope Francis Prayer to St Joseph