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St Joseph the Worker
God's answer to the dignity of work.
Patron of Labourers, tradespeople · Feast: May 1
Life
Pius XII placed this feast on May 1 — the same day as international labour celebrations — to declare that work itself is sanctified by the example of St Joseph. Every honest trade is participation in God's creative act; every paid labour can become prayer.
Prayer
St Joseph the Worker, bless the work of our hands and let it serve the common good.