Saint Joseph
Feast: 19th March
Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, foster father of Our Lord
Patron of the Universal Church
We all know St Joseph. I pray through him a lot as he is the father figure in the Holy Family, which is the ideal model of all families. The Holy Family only started to be venerated since the 17th Century by Francois De Laval.
Below is a prayer from the ‘St Joesph Prayer’ webpage.
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 of 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 me. Amen.
See more at: http://prayertostjoseph.org/..
Originally posted 2014-03-19 01:57:42.