O dearest St. Joseph, I consecrate myself to your honor and give myself to you, that you may always be my father, my protector, and my guide in the way of salvation. Obtain for me a greater purity of heart and fervent love of the interior life. After your example may I do all my… Continue reading Act of Consecration to St. Joseph
Prayer Category: Angels and Saints
Prayer to St. Joseph
St. Joseph, Guardian of the Church, protect the Pope, the bishops and all the priests. Keep them united and obedient to the one, true faith. Protector of our families, obtain for us peace and the grace to love each other. Help us in all our needs. Bless our children that they may excel in their… Continue reading Prayer to St. Joseph
For a Happy Death (Commendation)
Jesus, Mary and Joseph, I give you my heart and my soul. Jesus, Mary and Joseph, assist me in my last agony Jesus, Mary and Joseph, may I breathe forth my soul in peace with you. Amen.
Prayer to St. Joseph for a Happy Death
Most glorious Saint Joseph, blessed spouse of Mary, you who merited to be chosen as the guardian of the Savior of the world, Jesus Christ, and who, whilst embracing Him affectionately did have a foretaste of the bliss of heaven, I beseech you, obtain for me full pardon of my sins and the grace of… Continue reading Prayer to St. Joseph for a Happy Death
Prayer to St. Joseph for Employment
God, our Father and our Creator, You bestow on us gifts and talents to develop and use in accord with Your will. Grant to me, through the intercession of Saint Joseph the worker, as model and guide, employment and work, that I may, with dignity, provide for those who depend on me for care and… Continue reading Prayer to St. Joseph for Employment
Prayer to the Guardian of the Church
Loving Father, thank You for the gift of Saint Joseph as the guardian and protector of all believers. To you, O Blessed Joseph, we have recourse in our tribulations, and having implored the help of your holy spouse, we confidently invoke your patronage also. By that charity with which you were united to the Immaculate… Continue reading Prayer to the Guardian of the Church
Prayer to the Sleeping St. Joseph
O St. Joseph, you are a man greatly favored by the Most High. The angel of the Lord appeared to you in dreams, while you slept, to warn you and guide you as you cared for the Holy Family. You were both silent and strong, a loyal and courageous protector. Dear St. Joseph, as you… Continue reading Prayer to the Sleeping St. Joseph
Prayer Before Work to St. Joseph the Worker
O Glorious Saint Joseph, model of all those who are devoted to labor, obtain for me the grace to work in a spirit of penance for the expiation of my many sins; to work conscientiously, putting the call of duty above my natural inclinations; to work with thankfulness and joy, considering it an honor to… Continue reading Prayer Before Work to St. Joseph the Worker
Prayer to St. Joseph, the Protector
My beloved Saint Joseph, adopt me as thy child; take charge of my salvation; watch over me day and night; preserve me from occasions of sin; obtain for me purity of body and soul, and the spirit of prayer, through Thy intercession with Jesus. Grant me a spirit of sacrifice, of humility, and self-denial; obtain… Continue reading Prayer to St. Joseph, the Protector
Act of Consecration to St. Joseph by St. Bernardine of Siena
O my beloved St. Joseph, adopt me as thy child. Take charge of my salvation; watch over me day and night; preserve me from the occasions of sin; obtain for me purity of body. Through thy intercession with Jesus, grant me a spirit of sacrifice, humility, self-denial, burning love for Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament,… Continue reading Act of Consecration to St. Joseph by St. Bernardine of Siena