Saint
Joseph, guardian of Jesus and chaste husband of Mary, you passed your
life in loving fulfillment of duty. You supported the holy family of
Nazareth with the work of your hands. Kindly protect those who
trustingly come to you. You know their aspirations, their hardships,
their hopes. They look to you because they know you will understand
and protect them. You too knew trial, labor and weariness. But amid
the worries of material life, your soul was full of deep peace and
sang out in true joy through intimacy with God’s Son entrusted to
you and with Mary, his tender Mother. Assure those you protect that
they do not labor alone. Teach them to find Jesus near them and to
watch over Him faithfully as you have done. Amen.
– Pope
Saint John Paul II
Pope
Saint John Paul II's patronage:
Archdiocese of Kraków; World Youth Day (Co-Patron); World
Meeting of Families 2015 (Co-Patron); Young Catholics; Families;
Polish-Ukrainian Reconciliation.
