prayers of the faithful - feast of St Joseph - 19 March 2021

Penitential rite: 

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

Christ Jesus - You bring dignity to all of humanity - Christ have mercy

Lord Jesus - You are our Lord and Savior - Lord have mercy 

Prayers of the faithful:

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 and dedicated leadership, we 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 St Joseph, we pray to the Lord. 

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

4. May all Christians see Joseph as an example of faithfulness and holiness, we pray to the Lord.  

5. For the sick and shut-ins, for all those who need healing in mind, body and spirit, we pray to the Lord. 

6. For the repose of the souls of the faithful departed, for their entry into enteral life, we 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.