O Lord, my God,
Creator and Ruler of the universe,
it is Your Will that human beings accept the duty of work.
May the work I do bring growth in this life to me
and those I love and help to extend the Kingdom of Christ.
Give all persons work that draws them to You
and to each other in cheerful service.
I unite all my work with the Sacrifice of Jesus
in the Mass that it may be pleasing to You and give You
glory.
I beg Your Blessing upon all my efforts.
With Saint Joseph as my example and guide,
help me to do the work You have asked
and come to the reward You have prepared.
Deeper understanding of Prayer for God’s Blessing of One’s Daily Work
The Prayer for God’s Blessing of One’s Daily Work is a Catholic prayer seeking God’s guidance and blessings in one’s daily work and activities.
The prayer has its roots in the monastic tradition, where prayer and work were seen as equal parts of the religious life. Monks would begin and end each day with prayer, seeking God’s blessings on their daily tasks and seeking to find God in all aspects of their work.
Over time, the prayer spread beyond the monastic community and became a popular prayer among laypeople seeking to find meaning and purpose in their daily activities.
The prayer emphasizes the importance of seeing one’s work as a service to God and seeking to do one’s best in all things, recognizing that even the most mundane tasks can be an opportunity for spiritual growth.
Today, the Prayer for God’s Blessing of One’s Daily Work remains a powerful expression of Catholic faith and tradition, providing comfort and inspiration for those seeking to deepen their relationship with God in their daily lives.