St. Joseph the Worker

God our Father, creator and ruler of the universe, in every age you call man to develop and use his gifts for the good of others. With St. Joseph as our example and guide, help us to do the work you have asked and come to the rewards you have promised. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

 

St. Joseph is an important saint around our house.  Several of our family members are named after him or have chosen him for their confirmation saint.  I consecrated myself through the intercession St. Joseph at eighteen and asked him to be my protector.  We always celebrate his other feast day in March, but it’s great having another chance to celebrate him again in May!  What better way to kick off the month devoted to Our Lady than a celebration of the man chosen to protect and care for her and the Divine Infant?

So why don’t you head on over to Catholic Culture and check out the activities, recipes, and traditions associated with St. Joseph?

Happy feast of St. Joseph the Worker!

~ by Krista on May 1, 2009.