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.
Additional details regarding 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 that has its roots in the Benedictine tradition of prayer and work.
The Benedictine Order, founded by Saint Benedict of Nursia in the 6th century, emphasized the importance of balancing prayer with work in daily life.
The Prayer for God’s Blessing of One’s Daily Work reflects this emphasis on uniting prayer and work as a means of serving God and growing in holiness.
The prayer acknowledges God’s role as the ultimate source of all blessings and asks for his guidance and protection in all aspects of one’s daily work.
Whether one is a farmer, a teacher, a nurse, or any other kind of worker, the prayer is a reminder of the importance of offering one’s work to God and seeking his blessings and guidance.
Today, the Prayer for God’s Blessing of One’s Daily Work is used by Catholics around the world as a way of seeking God’s presence in all aspects of daily life, and of acknowledging that even the most mundane tasks can become holy when offered to him in prayer.
It is a testament to the enduring power of faith and the importance of integrating prayer and work in seeking to fulfill God’s will.