Opening Prayer
O God, Creator of all things,
who laid down for the human race the law of work,
graciously grant that by the example of Saint Joseph
and under his patronage we may complete the works
you set us to do and attain the rewards you promise.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and
reigns with you in the unity of the
Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
(from the collect of prayers Feast of St. Joseph ; Excerpts from the English translation of The Roman Missal © 2010, ICEL. All rights reserved.)
Scripture Reading –Reading from the Memorial of St. Joseph the Worker
Catechism 2401-2406; 2424-2436
Compendium 248-251; Chapter 6; Chapter 7
Universal destination of goods 171-184
USCCB page on Labor and Human Work
On Reconstruction of the Social Order
USCCB page on Economic Justice
Grades 7-12
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Faith Sharing/Parishioners/Bible Study
Witness Video Reflection Questions
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Action Steps
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Closing Prayer
God of Justice,
open our eyes
to see you in the face of the poor.
Open our ears
to hear you in the cries of the exploited.
Open our mouths
to defend you in the public squares
as well as in private deeds.
Remind us that what we do
to the least ones,
we do to you.
Amen.
—from Being Neighbor, the Catechism and Social Justice,Catholic Campaign for Human Development, ©1998 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops