Here is a prayer which I keep in my wallet, written by Pope St. Pius X:
O Glorious Saint Joseph, model of all who are devoted to labor, obtain for me the grace to work in the spirit of penance in expiation of my many sins; to work conscientiously by placing love of duty above my inclinations; to gratefully and joyously deem it an honor to employ and to develop by labor the gifts I have received from God, to work methodically, peacefully, and in moderation and patience, without ever shrinking from it through weariness or difficulty to work; above all, with purity of intention and unselfishness, having unceasingly before my eyes death and the account I have to render of time lost, talents unused, good not done, and vain complacency in success, so baneful to the work of God. All for Jesus, all for Mary, all to imitate thee, O patriarch Saint Joseph! This shall be my motto for life and eternity. Amen.
Isn't it just wonderful? I looked at it today and it gave me such comfort. I have an important devotion to St. Joseph because he takes care of three important aspects to me: Fatherhood; Working; and Patron to the Church (which I constantly worry about!)
Here is a prayer which I keep in my wallet, written by Pope St. Pius X:
I pray to him because he's my baptismal patron and has never let me down. I have a statue of him in my garden.
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