Prayer for unemployed through St Joseph the Worker

Saint Joseph the Worker,
faithful guardian of Jesus and chaste spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
you knew the dignity of labor, the weight of responsibility,
and the silent trust that abandons all things to God.

Look with compassion upon all those who are unemployed, discouraged, and anxious about the future.
Obtain for them not only work, but also peace of heart, perseverance in trial, and confidence in Divine Providence.

Intercede for those who seek an honest opportunity,
for those who feel humiliated by rejection,
for those who carry the burden of supporting a family,
and for those whose hope is growing weak.

Teach them to unite their suffering to Christ,
to resist despair,
and to believe that no hidden tear is unknown to the Father.

Holy Joseph, open doors according to God’s will,
guide them toward worthy work,
protect them from exploitation and discouragement,
and help them to discover that their dignity does not depend only on employment,
but on being beloved children of God.

May every season of waiting become a school of trust,
and may every future blessing be received with gratitude and humility.

Saint Joseph the Worker, pray for us.
Amen.