Day 4 - Matthew 6:26

"Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?" Matthew 6,26

Meditation

Father Richard Ounsworth - Blackfriars in Oxford

Intention of the day

Saint Joseph, following the model you give, teach us to serve Jesus in everything we do, even in the smallest things of our daily life. Help us to work with fervour and courage, with strength and devotion. Help us also to serve the most vulnerable people, through our actions or simply by our prayer.

Let us take a few moments to pray for one or more intentions left by others on this page of intentions entrusted to St. Joseph.

Community prayer

SAINT JOSEPH, MODEL FOR LABOURERS

Joseph, Model of Labourers Good Saint Joseph, when God wanted a family for his Son, He looked among the labourers, and chose you along with Mary, demonstrating His esteem for human work. You put your heart into your work, and shared your workshop with Jesus. Your work, like that of other humans, found new meaning in the presence of God. Sustain us in the hope of finding work when we are confronted with the desolation of unemployment. Counsel business leaders to create an equitable division of labour that is respectful of individuals, and promotes our growth and happiness. Help us to perform our work joyfully, conscientiously, fairly and honestly. Prepare our hearts to recognize your Son in our colleagues at work. Amen. (St. Joseph Oratory, Montreal, CANADA)

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Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer everyone. Col 4:6

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