Luciano Costa

Small story of st Joseph working
St. Joseph the Worker is the patron saint of workers, representing the dignity, holiness, and value of all human labor, as he was a carpenter who provided for Jesus and Mary through honest work, serving as a model for conscientious, humble, and faithful effort. Established as a feast day by Pope Pius XII in 1955, his patronage involves prayers for job seekers, protection in the workplace, and grace to offer one's work to God, making any task a prayer.
The Humble Carpenter:
As Jesus' foster father and a craftsman, Joseph taught Jesus the value of physical work, showing that honest labor is a way to serve God.

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