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I’ve been searching everywhere for a prayer asking St. Joseph’s aid in finding employment. Does anyone have the text? Thanks!
Isn’t that like EXTREME blasphemy?!?!Lord Jesus Christ, through the intercession of St Joseph, I turn to you seeking your divine help and guidance as I look for suitable employment.
St Joseph, my father and lord, I need your wisdom to guide my footsteps along the right path, and to lead me to find the proper things to say and do in this quest. I wish to use the gifts and talents God has given me, but I need the opportunity to do so with gainful employment.
Do not abandon me, dear St Joseph, in this search, but rather grant me this favor I seek so that I may return to you with praise and thanksgiving for your gracious assistance.
Holy St Joseph, model of all who labour. Hear my prayer.
Amen
Yeah, I pray through the intercession of the Saints all the time, but that one line caught my eye as being a little “off”.Isn’t that like EXTREME blasphemy?!?!
No, not at all. Have you never read Shakespeare? “Lord” is only a sign of respect. The term has been used for millenia to refer to peope we respect and not confiend to any deity, nor does it imply any dort of divinity. It does not call St.Joseph God. Since Catholicism is old, it only stands to reason that some of the language used in its prayes will be old too.Isn’t that like EXTREME blasphemy?!?!
That’s interesting. I had never used the word “Lord” in any other manner, so I just assumed it always was referring to a deity or divinity.No, not at all. Have you never read Shakespeare? “Lord” is only a sign of respect. The term has been used for millenia to refer to peope we respect and not confiend to any deity, nor does it imply any dort of divinity. It does not call St.Joseph God. Since Catholicism is old, it only stands to reason that some of the language used in its prayes will be old too.