Happy feast of St Joseph the Worker! Celebrated on May 1, this beautiful feast honours Saint Joseph as humble carpenter and faithful guardian of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
Established by Pope Pius XII, the day reminds us that all honest labour - whether seen or unseen - has dignity and value in the Eyes of God.
In St Joseph, we find a model of quiet strength, dedication and trust. The example of St Joseph shows us that through our daily work, offered with love, we too can serve God and build His kingdom.
May this feast inspire us to carry out our tasks with faith, patience, and spirit of service.
Quiet Strength of the Worker Saint
On Labour’s day, the first of May,
We lift our hearts with joy and say:
All praise to Saint Joseph, man so fine,
Worker strong through labour sublime.
With steady hands and spirit mild,
Saint Joseph laboured for the Holy Child.
While Jesus Christ learned at his side,
Joseph hard work and love applied.
No task too small, no load too great,
Saint Joseph bore them all with patient gait;
Through silent strength, in faithful care,
He showed that God is always there.
A husband just, so gentle, wise,
With watchful heart and lifted eyes;
Protector, guide, both firm and kind,
With trust in God, in heart and mind.
O model for all who strive,
To earn, to build, to serve, to thrive;
In every trade, in every place,
Joseph's life reflects God’s hidden grace.
We turn to God, whose work began
The shaping of both earth and man;
Who blessed all labour from the start,
And writes His law on every heart.
Dear Joseph, teach us day by day,
To walk with faith along life’s way;
That all we do, both great and small,
May serve in love the Lord of all.
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