Solemnity of St. Joseph

Saint Joseph, patron of the universal Church, watch over the Church as carefully as you watched over Jesus, help protect it and guide it as you did with your adopted son.

Saint Joseph, patron of Canada, guide and protect the Church in this Land and intercede on behalf of all its people. In these times of moral confusion we pray especially that you would intercede on behalf of Canadian families for the protection of family life and the sanctity of mariage.

Saint Joseph, patron of pregnant women, watch over and guide all pregnant women and protect their unborn children. We pray especially for your intercession for those who are contemplating abortion.

Saint Joseph, patron of the Archdiocese of Cologne, intercede on behalf of all people in that area that the fruits of World Youth Day last year may be plentiful.

Saint Joseph, patron of fathers, watch over our fathers wherever they may be and through your example draw them closer to Christ.

Saint Joseph, patron of families, guide and protect our families. Through imitation of your Holy Family, may our own families come to reflect the love of God and be obedient to His will.

Saint Joseph, patron of travellers, be the protection of all those who are travelling this day.

Saint Joseph, patron of workers, may all those who are emoployed carry out their work with joy and dedication in imitation of you. Intercede on behalf of those who are without work and struggling to provide for themselves and their families.

Saint Joseph, patron of the dying, guide all those who are facing death into eternal life.

Amen.