Tender Joseph, show yourself a father to us and guide us to find happiness in our life that is filled with much heartache and suffering. Raise our hearts and minds to look to God the way you taught Jesus. Give us grace, mercy, and courage to handle the challenges of the day, so that we remain as faithful as you. Amen
John Predmore, S.J., is a USA East Province Jesuit and was the pastor of Jordan's English language parish. He teaches art and directs BC High's adult spiritual formation programs. Formerly a retreat director in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Ignatian Spirituality is given through guided meditations, weekend-, 8-day, and 30-day Retreats based on The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Ignatian Spirituality serves the contemporary world as people strive to develop a friendship with God.
Friday, March 19, 2021
Prayer: Prayer to Saint Joseph, by John Predmore, S.J.
Loving Joseph, the roots of a father’s care reach deep into his children’s souls. You raised Jesus to become our liberator; you remained devoted to your wife, Mary; God found you worthy to entrust Jesus to your gentle care; you gave him wisdom as you taught him faith in God. Jesus learned obedience from you and Mary, which strengthened him to be obedient to God.
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