The first Christmas had a husband at the centre of it. Joseph didn’t say a single recorded word in the Gospels, but he listened to an angel, took Mary into his home, walked her to Bethlehem, found shelter when there was no room, and protected the child. He’s a good saint to pray to for your husband.
Historical Context
A Christmas Prayer for My Husband
Lord, this Christmas I thank you for my husband.
For his love, his work, his patience with me,
and the life we’ve built together.
Bless him with peace this season, and rest from his worries.
Make him a man after your heart,
strong like Joseph and gentle like Jesus.
Let our marriage reflect your love to our family.
St Joseph, pray for him.
Amen.
A Blessing for the New Year
Lord, as this year ends,
forgive what we got wrong in our marriage and thank you for what we got right.
Bless my husband in the year ahead:
his health, his work and his faith.
Amen.
For a Husband Far Away at Christmas
Lord, my husband can’t be home this Christmas.
Be with him wherever he is.
Bring him home safely to us.
Amen.
For a Marriage Under Strain
Lord, it’s been a hard year for us.
Let the peace of Christmas come into our home.
Soften our hearts toward each other.
Amen.
Best Times for This Prayer
- On Christmas Eve or Christmas morning.
- Written in his Christmas card.
- On the Feast of the Holy Family.
Scripture Connection
“Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife.” — Matthew 1:24
Joseph’s love for Mary showed in what he did. A good prayer for a husband asks God to make him that kind of man, and to help his wife see it when he is.
Related prayers
For more, see the Good Morning Prayer for My Husband and Christmas Night Prayer. For St Joseph, the Saint Joseph Prayer.