The Feast of St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, calls to mind the special vocation of St. Joseph as protect and provider for the Holy Family, a model for husbands and fathers, but most importantly he is the patron and protector of the Church. In these troubling times, when there seems to be more bad news than good, and the Church militant is found in the midst of so many storms, how important it is for us to turn to St. Joseph to beg his intercession for the Holy Father, our bishops, priests and religious.
Oh, St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interests and desires. Oh St. Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession, and obtain for me from your divine Son all spiritual blessings, through Jesus Christ Our Lord, so that, having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers. Oh St. Joseph, I never weary comtemplating you, and Jesus asleep in your arms; I dar not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me and ask Him to return the kiss when I draw my dying breath. St. Joseph, Patron of departing souls, pray for me.
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