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THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

Thought for the Day # 46 - Thursday, April 30, 2020

“With Joseph”

Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Saint Joseph, patron of workers.
May 1 is the Feast of St. Joseph, patron saint of workers. Let us take the
opportunity to reflect on solidarity, to pray, to think about all working condi-
tions, the reality that many have lost their jobs in this time of the pandemic.
Some people know they will go back to work, others are experiencing uncer-
tainty because of the instability of their employers’ businesses.
Let us take the time to pray and show solidarity with each other, to pray
to Saint Joseph for all those who are searching for employment. Pray to Saint
Joseph for all job situations which are fragile, to pray to Saint Joseph for all
people who have a secure job, to show solidarity with one another, to show
solidarity with those who have lost their jobs indefinitely.
Saint Joseph is the patron of Canada and also patron of the Universal
Church. Pray for the intercession of Saint Joseph for Canada, for the universal
Church, for the resolution of the job crisis.
When Saint Joseph was named patron of the Universal Church, it was on
the feast of the Immaculate Conception in the 19th century. And it may seem
surprising, but Marie and Joseph are together. Praying to Saint Joseph means
you are praying to the blessed Virgin and praying to Mary means praying to
Joseph. We are praying for the intercession of the Holy Family as an expres-
sion of pure solidarity.
Pray and entrust your family to Saint Joseph for protection of work, and
the protection of all workers, but let us also pray for all families and entrust
them to St. Joseph.

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