Prayers of the faithful - feast of St Joseph the Worker - May 1

Lord Jesus You grew up with Mary & Joseph in Nazareth - Lord have mercy 

Christ Jesus - You give dignity to human work - Christ have mercy

Lord Jesus - You are our Lord & Savior - Lord have mercy. 

Priest: Lord, you are the source of all holiness. Let us therefore pray to Our Lord God who gave St. Joseph the light and strength he needed to be faithful at all times. 

1. For our Holy Father, Pope Francis, our Bishop Joseph, and all priests, that they follow the example of St. Joseph and lead us through a responsible & dedicated leadership, let us pray to the Lord.

2. For our Christian community, may we respect and love each other, and be dedicated to our families by following the example of Saint Joseph, let us pray to the Lord. 

3. For those entrusted with responsibility in various ministries of the church, may they set a modern Christian example for the people they lead, let us pray to the Lord.

4. For all laborers and workers, may Saint Joseph the Worker inspire us to work wholeheartedly in this world, seeking always to give God glory and be faithful to the duties assigned to them, let us pray to the Lord. Response: Lord, hear our prayer. 

5. For all humanity, that through the intercession of  Saint Joseph, we may find the opportunity to have secure employment and a fitting standard of living, let us pray to the Lord.

Celebrant: Father, we praise you for having led Saint Joseph to serve your Son Jesus and his Mother so faithfully; help us to be faithful to our responsibilities and serve you with love. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord for ever and ever.