Saint Joseph


Hail dear Spouse of Mary mild,

Tender Guardian of Her Child,

Joseph, best of Teachers, Hail!



Prayer for a Person who has a laborious occupation.

O Blessed Joseph, who passed thy life in the painful labours of a humble profession, I take thee as my model and my protector. Obtain for me that I may bear patiently the pains and fatigues of my state, so that like thee, sanctifying my labours, I may merit a crown in Heaven.

Amen.