St. Joseph

Prayer of St. Joseph

To you, O blessed Joseph,
we have recourse in our affliction, and
having asked the help of Mary, your holy spouse,
we now confidently pray that you also
take us under your protection.

By that charity which united you
to the Immaculate Virgin, Mother of God,
and by that fatherly love with which you
cherished the Child Jesus,
we humbly pray that you will graciously
look upon that inheritance which
Jesus Christ has purchased by his Blood
and will assist us in our need
by your power and strength.

Defend, O watchful guardian of the Holy Family,
the chosen offspring of Jesus Christ.
Aid us from on high, valiant defender in this conflict
with the powers of darkness.

Even as of old you rescued the Child Jesus
from the peril of his life,
so now defend God's Holy Church
from the snares of the enemy and from all adversity.
Shield us ever under your patronage so that,
imitating your example and strengthened by your help,
we may live a holy life, die a happy death
and attain everlasting bliss in heaven.

Amen.

St. Joseph's Feast Day is March 19th