St Joseph, protect our young children as you protected Jesus at his birth.
“Teach us to give and not count the cost.”
“If God sends you many sufferings it is a sign that He has great plans for you, and certainly wants to make you a saint.” Saint Ignatius de Loyola
Psalm 127:3-5 Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord,
the fruit of the womb a reward.
Like arrows in the hand of a warrior
are the children of one’s youth.
Blessed is the man
who fills his quiver with them!
He shall not be put to shame
when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.
From the Rite of Baptism in the Catholic Church:
CELEBRANT: God is the giver of all life, human and divine. May he bless the father of this child. He and his wife will be the first teachers of their child in the ways of faith. May they be also the best of teachers, bearing witness to the faith by what they say and do, in Christ Jesus our Lord.
The Unborn
God, you see my baby in my womb. You know my child
Early Childhood
Children are a gift. Each one is unique and unrepeatable
Teenager
St Joseph guide the parents to be patient with their children
Young Adult
St Ignanious, we ask you to help us in our studies
Adult
Let us not forget our spiritual life as we engage in life events
Old Age
Be patient in passing on your life’s wisdom to those not be ready
End of Life
St Joseph, help me prepare for a happy death.
Death
Our Lord loves you and loves you tenderly