Glorious St. Joseph, model of all who are devoted to labor,
obtain for me the grace to work
in the spirit
of penance in
expiation of my many sins; to work conscientiously by placing love of duty above my
inclinations; to gratefully and joyously deem it an honor to employ and to
develop by labor the gifts
I have received from God, to work methodically, peacefully, and in moderation
and patience, without ever shrinking from it through weariness or difficulty to
work; above all, with purity of intention and
unselfishness, having unceasingly before my eyes death and the account I have
to render of time
lost, talents unused, good not done,
and vain complacency in success, so baneful to the work of God. All for Jesus,
all for Mary, all to imitate thee, O patriarchSt. Joseph! This shall be
my motto for life
and eternity.
Unfailing Prayer to St. Joseph
O 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. O 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. O St. Joseph, I never weary contemplating you and Jesus
asleep in your arms. I dare 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 us. Amen
Say for nine consecutive mornings for anything
you may desire. It has seldom been known to fail.
Prayer for Purity of Body and Mind
O Blessed Saint Joseph, faithful guardian and protector of
virgins, to whom God
entrusted Jesus and Mary, I
implore you by the love which you did bear them, to preserve me from every
defilement of soul
and body, that I may always serve them in holiness and
purity of love. Amen.
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