Glorious Saint Joseph, model of all who dedicate themselves to work! Obtain for me the grace to work with a spirit of penance, in atonement for my sins; to work conscientiously, putting the fulfillment of my duty above my natural inclinations; to work with gratitude and joy, looking upon the power to develop through work the gifts received from God as an honor. Obtain for me the grace to work with order, constancy, intensity and the presence of God, without ever retreating in the face of difficulties; to work, above all, with purity of intention and detachment from myself, always having before my eyes all souls and accounts. vanities in my labors, so contrary to the work of God. All for Jesus, all for Mary, all in imitation of you, O Patriarch Saint Joseph! This will be my motto in life and in death. Amen. Hail Joseph Hail Joseph, foster father of the Child Jesus, blessed are you among all men, blessed are your arms that carried the Lord. Saint Joseph, our father and lord, protect us from our enemies and lead us to the gates of Heaven. Amen. Source: Oração a São José
