- April 30, 2020 Community
Good St. Joseph,
Through your daily work,
You protected and provided for your family.
You taught your son how to work, how to rest,
How to trust in his Father’s love.
In this pandemic time,
When so many have lost their jobs,
Protect and strengthen them as they struggle to provide for their families.
For those at home in this time of crisis,
Help them balance work and family and personal needs
And patiently await a future yet unknown.
May all of us trust that we serve our dear neighbor by staying at home.
Guide those whose work outside the home is essential for all of us:
Those in health care who care for and comfort the sick;
Those who see that we are fed –
Farmers and truck drivers, grocery clerks and restaurant workers;
Those who respond to our urgent needs –
Police officers and fire fighters, all first responders;
Those who ensure healthy, safe places for us to be –
Housekeepers, janitors, sanitation workers, garbage collectors.
Encourage those whose hidden works keep our society connected --
Bankers, postal workers, communications workers.
Inspire our teachers who use new ways to reach and prepare our children for a future in which we hope.
Be with all mothers and fathers, caring friends and community members
Whose daily messages and small signs of support make this time more bearable
As we work and wait.
Ease our fears, increase our trust in our Father’s love.
Good St. Joseph the Worker,
Pray for us,
At work and at rest
In this time of pandemic.