Prayer to Saint Joseph

Prayer to Saint Joseph

Hail, St. Joseph! Chaste spouse of the ever pure Virgin Mary, thou faithful foster-father of Jesus Christ! Great and glorious things are said of thee, thou greatest of Patriarchs! For the Lord chose thee among thousands to be a faithful helper in the work of the redemption. I remind thee of the caresses which the dear Jesus lavished on thee, when full of love and reverence thou didst carry Him in thy arms. Remember, St. Joseph, the sweet words He so often spoke, with which He penetrated thine inmost heart, especially when He so faithfully assisted thee at the hour of death, and received thy pure soul into His Divine hands. I congratulate thee on these and other favors, and beg, of thee when my end comes to stand by me as faithfully as Jesus and Mary stood by thee. Amen.

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