Prayers of the faithful for the feast of St Joseph the Worker - 2025 May 1

Lord Jesus You grew up with Mary and Joseph in Nazareth.

Christ Jesus - You give dignity to human work. 

Lord Jesus - You are our Lord and Savior.  

PRIEST: Lord, you are the source of all holiness. We pray to our Lord God who gave St. Joseph the light and strength he needed to be faithful at all times: 

1. For Pope Leo XIV, Bishop Joseph Kopacz, and all priests. May they follow the example of St Joseph and lead us through a responsible and dedicated leadership.

2. That we in our Christian community may respect and love each other and be dedicated to our families by following the example of St Joseph.

3. That those entrusted with responsibility in various ministries of the Church set a modern Christian example for the people they lead.

4. That St Joseph the Worker may inspire all laborers and workers to work wholeheartedly in this world, seeking always to give God glory and be faithful to the duties assigned to them.

5. That through the intercession of  St Joseph, all humanity may find the opportunity to have secure employment and a fitting standard of living. We pray to the Lord.

6. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts. We pray to the Lord. 

PRIEST: Heavenly Father, we praise you for having led St Joseph to serve your son Jesus and his Mother Mary so faithfully. We ask that you help us to be faithful to our responsibilities and serve you with love. We ask this through your son Jesus Christ, our Lord for ever and ever. AMEN.