Saint Joseph

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Forgiveness Prayer (forgive others)

"Heavenly Father, I now ask for your help in forgiving (name of person). Although I am still hurt and angry with them, I know that they are your children and that you love them more than I can possibly know. For this reason, my God, I ask you to help me forgive them. I lay down all bitterness, resentment and hatred for this person and I freely choose to forgive them. Teach me to be more merciful, my God, and help me be always willing, just as you are always willing, to forgive those who sin against me. Amen."

Trust in God

 
Into Thy Hands, O Lord, and into the hands of Thy holy Angels, I commit and entrust this day my soul, my relatives, my benefactors, my friends and enemies, and all Thy Catholic people. Keep us, O Lord, through the day, by the merits and intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary and of all Thy Saints, from all vicious and unruly desires, from all sins and temptations of the devil, and from sudden and unprovided death and the pains of hell. Enlighten my heart with the grace of Thy Holy Spirit; grant that I may always be obedient to Thy commandments; suffer me not to be separated from Thee, O God, who livest and reignest with God the Father and the same Holy Spirit for ever and ever.
Amen.

Prayer to St. Joseph the Worker (for employment)

God our Father and our Creator, You bestow on us gifts and talents to develop and use in accord with Your will.

Grant to me*, through the intercession of St. Joseph the worker, as model and guide, employment and work, as I* may, with dignity, provide for those who depend on me* for care and support.

Grant me the opportunities to use my* energy and my* talents and abilities for the good of all, and the glory of Your name. Amen.

*One may pray for another individual by inserting his or her name, and then changing the subsequent pronouns.

Freedom from Addictions

Lord Jesus, you prayed with the words of the prophet Isaiah, "I have come to set the captives free." We are captive and need your healing touch. Open our hearts to receive your gift of grace, that releases us from our bondage and addictions and gives us...

...freedom from cares and worries that stifle our happiness;

...freedom from sins that cling to us, and to which we cling;

...freedom from all compulsive behavior that prevents our becoming what You, Lord, have planned for us.

Bring us, loving Savior, to the experience of abundant life which you promised. Amen.