May 1: Feast of St. Joseph the Worker

Joseph the carpenter in The Nativity Story

Spending some time with these images of St. Joseph the Worker might help us remember and honor him today on his feast, May 1.  As you scroll down, you'll learn of the many people and causes for whom Joseph is the patron saint!

The scripture readings and the prayers of today's Mass can be found here.

St. Joseph the Worker by John Collier

St Joseph the Worker by John Collier

May 1 is the feast of St. Joseph the Worker.  The "titles" for St. Joseph in the litany below list all those who claim him as a patron and offer a description of the various ways in which the Church honors this member of the Holy Family.

St. Joseph is the patron saint of all workers Do you know someone who needs a job?  someone who's overworked?  We pray for them today...  Think of those workers around the world who are underpaid and abused. We pray for them today...  Think of all those whose work benefits you and your comfort, safety and liberty.  We pray for them today...  Think of those who have no job. We pray for them today...  Think of those who work several jobs to support those who depend on them.  We pray for them today...  Think of the work you do: we pray for you today...

St. Joseph the Worker by Michael O'Brien

Litany of St. Joseph

Lord, have mercy

Christ, have mercy

Lord, have mercy

God our Father in Heaven, have mercy on us.

God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.

God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.

Holy Trinity, One God, have mercy on us.

Good St. Joseph

     Pray for us

Husband of the blessed Virgin Mary

Foster father of our Lord Jesus Christ

Protector of the Mother of God

Faithful Spouse

Example to parents

Pattern of patience

Lover of poverty

Comfort of the troubled

Protector of the Church

Good worker

Good and gentle man

Man of justice

Teacher of virtue

Model of kindness

Loving father

For all fathers

     St. Joseph, pray for them

For all families

For all who are afraid
For all who need work
For all who are overworked

For all tempted to despair

For all tempted by evil

For refugees and orphans

For those condemned to die

For those who are terminally ill

For those at the hour of their death

For those who wait for death

For the old and the alone

For all who work for justice

For all who work for life

Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world,

have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world,

have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world,

have mercy on us.

Let us pray:

Almighty God, in Your infinite wisdom and love,

You chose Joseph to be the husband of Mary,

the mother of your Son.

As we enjoy his protection on earth,

may we have the help of his prayers in heaven.

We ask you this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.


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