Welcome to the workshop of Saint Joseph the Worker, where all work is dignified and offered to God; place where the best work advice comes from and where every May 1st all workers are remembered.
Saint Joseph, in addition to being recognized as the virginal father of Jesus, is a saint to whom many patronages are attributed; a saint who, without a doubt, invites us to lead a meaningful life, taking refuge in the silence of prayer to strengthen the soul, but also in the workshop, to strengthen the intellect through work.
Being a worker, I always seek to give what is necessary to those hearts that were entrusted to him by God: that of Jesus and that of Mary.
Example of effort and work
Saint Joseph is -par excellence- an example of effort and work united in the service of God and although we read little about him in the scriptures, we find that Jesus was known as the “carpenter’s son”, which means that Saint Joseph was recognized for their work. Without a doubt, he must have been the best carpenter in his town, they didn’t call him that for nothing.
If you want to dignify and get the most out of your work, read these tips extracted from the carpentry of San José.
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Commitment
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Give the best of you! Saint Joseph worked with his own hands, so he surely got splintered, and not to mention the times he must have come home dusty.
But despite the great effort it represented, he always maintained his commitment to giving his best to bring sustenance to his home, where Jesus and Mary were waiting for him.
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All work adds up
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We must understand that all work that is healthy and has as its purpose a greater good for society, the family and yourself, is worthy.
Many become anxious or compare their work with that of others. Faced with these thoughts, he remembers Saint Joseph: a lower middle class man who was never ashamed of his work, nor compared himself. On the contrary, he knew how to make the most of it and built great crafts with love.
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Open to learn and teach
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You never stop learning, so be humble, so you can patiently teach those who don’t know, especially when a new member arrives on the team and needs to be trained.
This is a key piece that will help you dignify your work every day. Don’t forget that Saint Joseph taught Jesus about carpentry.
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Thank God for the work
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One of the simplest and most important ways to dignify your work is to thank God for that job. Saint Joseph glorified God with his work, at all times.
And although this point sometimes goes unnoticed, do not forget that, in addition to being grateful, you must please God with your work.
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Don’t despair or be afraid
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If you have lost your job or are looking for one. Ask Saint Joseph the Worker for help with this prayer; he will be willing to help you.
He remembers that moment when he had to abandon his job and flee to save the life of Baby Jesus. Saint Joseph started from scratch, without having a workshop and without having tools, but God never tires of providing for those who are just and humble, so ask for the intercession of Saint Joseph the Worker and you will see the results.
