Patron of Workers St. Joseph Kilgarlin Laminated Prayer Card

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Work is not a curse. It is a calling. And no one understood that better than St. Joseph — the carpenter of Nazareth who shaped wood with his hands while raising the Son of God under his roof.

St. Joseph the Worker is the patron of all who labor — tradespeople, professionals, parents, caregivers, farmers, teachers, and everyone in between. His feast day, May 1st, was established by Pope Pius XII in 1955 as a reminder that work done with integrity and love is holy. This Patron of Workers card carries his daily prayer — a beautiful offering of your toil to God.

Designed by Shawn Kilgarlin — wife, mother of four, mental health clinician, and highly sought-after Life Coach from Shreveport, Louisiana — every ShopCatholic card is made with purpose. ShopCatholic is Shawn’s ministry: profits from every card go toward her mission of giving, including donating thousands of Christmas gifts to children in need every Christmas Eve through Holy Angels, and volunteering at addiction treatment centers. When you buy a card, you’re part of that giving.

👷 Daily Prayer to St. Joseph the Worker

Glorious St. Joseph,
patron of all who are devoted to toil,
obtain for me the grace to toil in the spirit of penance
in order thereby to atone for my many sins;
to work conscientiously by placing love of duty
above my inclinations;
to gratefully and joyously deem it an honor
to employ and develop by labor
the gifts I have received from God;
to work with order, peace, moderation, and patience,
without ever shrinking from weariness and difficulties;
to work above all with purity of intention
and unselfishness,
having unceasingly before my eyes
the hour of death and the account I must render
of time lost, talents unemployed,
good omitted, and vain complacency in success.

All for Jesus, all through Mary,
all in imitation of thee, O Patriarch Joseph!
This shall be my motto in life and in death. Amen.

📦 Card Details

Laminated with gold colour accents
2.5" x 4.5" — wallet-size and Bible-bookmark ready
Classic sacred art image of St. Joseph on the front, full prayer on the back
Available as a single card or in packs of 3, 10, 25, 50, and 100
A meaningful gift for workers of every kind — May 1st feast day, Labor Day, or any day

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Why is St. Joseph the patron of workers?
St. Joseph worked as a carpenter — a skilled tradesman who provided for the Holy Family through honest labor. Pope Pius XII established his feast day on May 1st in 1955, specifically to honor the dignity of work and the working person. St. Joseph shows us that ordinary work, done with love and integrity, is a path to holiness.

How is this card different from the Worker’s Daily Prayer card?
Both cards feature prayers to St. Joseph the Worker, but with different sacred art images and slightly different prayer texts. Many customers order both — one for themselves and one to give. They make a beautiful pair for anyone with a devotion to St. Joseph as patron of their work.

Is this a good gift for May 1st or Labor Day?
Absolutely. May 1st (feast of St. Joseph the Worker) and Labor Day are both perfect occasions for this card. It’s also a wonderful gift for a new job, a promotion, a retirement, or anyone who wants to bring more meaning and faith to their daily work.

Can I order in bulk or get custom printed cards?
Yes! Standard packs of up to 100 ship quickly — usually same day or within 24 hours if in stock. For larger needs, we offer custom printing with a minimum of 1,000 cards, delivered in approximately 5 days, in any quantity you need. When Pope Francis visited the United States, he ordered 15,000 custom “Praying with Five Fingers” cards to share with the faithful. Whether you need 1,000 or 15,000, we can make it happen — and every order helps fund Shawn’s mission of giving back.