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
Archives: Prayers
Consecration Prayer to Mary
(St. Maximilian Kolbe) O Immaculata, Queen of Heaven and earth, refuge of sinners and our most loving Mother, God has willed to entrust the entire order of mercy to thee. I, _____, a repentant sinner, cast myself at thy feet humbly imploring thee to take me with all that I am and have, wholly to… Continue reading Consecration Prayer to Mary
Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart
(St. Margaret Mary Alacoque) O Sacred Heart of Jesus, to Thee I consecrate and offer up my person and my life, my actions, trials, and sufferings, that my entire being may henceforth only be employed in loving, honoring and glorifying Thee. This is my irrevocable will, to belong entirely to Thee, and to do all… Continue reading Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart
Act of Consecration of a Christian Family to the Holy Family
O Jesus, our most loving Redeemer, Who didst come into the world to enlighten it by Thy teaching and by Thy example, and Who didst will to pass the greater part of Thy mortal life in the poor cottage at Nazareth, in humble subjection to Mary and Joseph, thus sanctifying that Family which was to… Continue reading Act of Consecration of a Christian Family to the Holy Family
Prayer of Self-Dedication
Lord Jesus Christ, Take all my freedom, My memory, my understanding, and my will. All that I have and cherish You have given me. I surrender it all to be guided by Your will. Your grace and Your love Are wealth enough for me. Give me these, Lord Jesus, And I ask for nothing more.… Continue reading Prayer of Self-Dedication
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