Saint
Saint Joseph
- Country / origin
- Holy Land, 1st century
- Feast
- 19 March — Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- Feast
- 1 May — Saint Joseph the Worker
Awaiting theological review
Who was this?
Husband of Mary and guardian of Jesus. The Gospels never record a word he said — only what he did, promptly and faithfully.
In Scripture: Matthew 1:18–25Matthew 2:13–15
Biblical profile: Joseph →Patron of
- the universal Church
- fathers
- families
- workers
- carpenters
- a good death
When to ask for intercession
- work
- protecting the family
- fatherhood
- decisions
- money worries
- looking for a job
A short prayer
Saint Joseph, guard my family, guide my work and teach me to trust God in silence.
Written for Lumen as a simple personal prayer of intercession — not a liturgical text.
Associated devotion: The Litany of Saint Joseph; the prayer To you, O blessed Joseph.
What are you living through today?
- Marriage and family
- Work and jobs
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