O Saint Joseph, Patron of Canada,
who cared for your own family of Jesus and Mary,
we ask you to watch over and protect our land, its leaders
and all families with your loving gaze.
Hear our prayers in this time of fear and anxiety:
Lift up our drooping spirits, renew our hope
and give us your courage and patience in the face of uncertainty.
Enkindle in us a strong faith,
that those who suffer may be united more closely to Jesus on the Cross,
and that those who must helplessly watch the pain of others
may draw strength from our Mother Mary
who stood by the Cross of her Son.
Grant that Christ’s sufferings may inflame our zeal
to stand by those in need
and give ourselves for the well-being of all society.
Bring an end to this pandemic,
restore the sick to health
and guide the endeavours of researchers and health care workers.
In all things may we always give praise and honour
to God, the Father of all families,
through Christ, his Son, our Saviour,
by the power of the Holy Spirit,
one God for ever and ever.