30 Amazing St. Joseph Phrases for Devotees of Jesus’ Adoptive Father

Happy Saint Joseph’s Day! Take under your protection the important cause that we entrust to you so that it may have a favorable solution.

The example of Saint Joseph is a strong invitation for all of us to carry out with fidelity, simplicity and humility the task that Providence has assigned us.

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

After Jesus and Mary, love Saint Joseph.

Saint John Bosco

My glorious Saint Joseph, in your greatest afflictions and tribulations did not the angel of the Lord help you? Save me, San Jose!

Jesus and Mary not only submitted their wills to Joseph’s, for he was the head of the Holy Family, but they also lovingly gave their hearts to him.

Saint Peter Julian Eymard

Thanks to his work table, where he exercised his craft together with Jesus, Joseph brought human work closer to the mystery of Redemption.

Saint John Paul II

Husband of Mary, Saint Joseph created our Savior with much love. May he always pray for us and teach us the grace to humbly offer our work to God.

United with Saint Joseph, we are workers of Christ fighting for law and justice. May our life dedicated to work have the scent of holiness and, when our moment comes, let us know how to turn to Saint Joseph who knew how to die supported by the Lord.

Saint Joseph is the man who does not speak, but obeys, the man of tenderness, the man capable of carrying out his promises so that they become firm, secure.

Pope Francis

Leave all your afflictions in the hands of Saint Joseph, for he knows the best way for your life. Just as you guided the Holy Family obedient to God, guide us too, Saint Joseph!

Saint Joseph, faithful and provident guardian of the greatest treasures of the eternal Father: the Son of God and the Virgin Mary.

St. Bernardine of Siena

Saint Joseph took care of Mary with love and dedicated himself with joyful commitment to the education of Jesus Christ, in the same way he guards and protects his mystical Body, the Church.

Saint John Paul II

Saint Joseph always looks out and intercedes for all workers, unemployed, those who yearn to do God’s will. When you need breath, look for it!

May I be humble like Mary and faithful like Saint Joseph. Amen!

Saint Joseph, protect all workers, for they are the force that moves this world and manifest the presence of God with the fruit of their work!

Saint Joseph, who in life you did the will of God through work, open the doors of commerce, industries, services, so that I can get a job.

Saint Joseph, give me strength and courage not to give up at the first “no”, and may every “no” I hear feed my faith to seek a “yes”. May I learn to be docile to the will and call of God!

Hear my prayers, Saint Joseph. May I be patient and just as you were. May I answer God’s call without question!

May our work be arduous and honest like that of Saint Joseph, who made each activity a means of sanctification and approach to God.

If Saint Joseph committed himself, body and soul, to protect and provide for the family of Nazareth, do you not think that now, in heaven, he is the same loving father and guardian of the whole Church and all its members, how was it of his Head on earth?

Venerable Pope Pius XII

May I grow in wisdom, strength and obedience like Saint Joseph!

Saint Joseph, give me strength for this working day. May my sweat be the daily bread of my family. Amen!

Patient and fair, Saint Joseph welcomed Jesus as if he were his own son. May we all be like that too!

Saint Joseph, be the pillar of my family. May there never be hunger and lack of work, may she always prosper in peace, love and joy along the lines of the Holy Family!

Saint Joseph, guide my steps in the way of the Lord. May I always be kind and ready to welcome everyone around me.

Glorious Saint Joseph, model of all those who dedicate themselves to work, obtain for me the grace to work with a spirit of penance for the expiation of my numerous sins; to work with conscience, putting the cult of duty above my inclinations.

Saint Pius X

Just as Saint Joseph accepted Mary’s “yes” and was obedient to God’s call, I too want to follow in his footsteps.

Saint Joseph, always watch over my family. May each member grow in grace and in the presence of God. Amen!

Saint Joseph, Mary and Jesus: the greatest example of a family that ever existed. And mine can be like that too!

São José, another day begins. And may I walk all the paths that arise with my eyes fixed on God to better serve and love Him. Light my steps and bless my work. Amen!