Saint Joseph's Day, also called the Feast of Saint Joseph or the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, is in Western Christianity the principal feast day of Saint Joseph, Husband of the Virgin Mary and Foster Father of Jesus Christ celebrated on 19 March. It has the rank of a solemnity in the Catholic Church. St Joseph's life was that of an ordinary workman, yet his ability to see and communicate the presence of God made him extraordinary.
Prayer to Joseph
Faithful Joseph:
Teach us to listen and not be afraid to trust
as you did in God's promise.
Loving Joseph:
Teach us to love courageously with a heart
that is free and just.
Protector Joseph:
Teach us to protect one another and all
that belongs to God.
Dreamer Joseph:
Teach us to dream a world where all are neighbours;
a vision illuminated by God's light.
Teacher Joseph:
Teach us to keep the Word of God close to our hearts,
and to proclaim it in word and action.
Gentle Joseph:
Teach us to be gentle with our power and
strong in our tenderness.
Parent Joseph:
Teach us to be for all persons a living lesson
of goodness and truth — a blessing for all
generations to come.
Amen.
Shared with permission by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet
