Dear St. Joseph,
I know the Bible doesn’t speak directly of your joy, but how could you not have been full of joy? I’m sure you were. You lived in the presence of Jesus and Mary. Well, St. Joseph, please pray for me that I will also find my joy by also living in their presence. And having yourself lived in their presence, you must have been a man of such peace. St. Joseph, please pray for me that I keep my joy and not give in to sadness, laziness or discouragement. Also, pray that I keep my peace of soul and not hold on to anger and bitterness in my heart. Help me to be merciful to everyone for offering forgiveness that I might also, like you, be a man of true peace and joy.
St. Joseph, Man of Peace and Joy,
please put me at peace and help me find joy.
