St Joseph, I thank you...

 

 

Prayer to St. Joseph

Oh, Saint 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, Saint 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, Saint 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.

Saint Joseph,
Patron of departed souls –
pray for me.
Amen.

I relied on St Patrick so long, I forgot you, too - except for the 19th of March each year. Now, I know that St Patrick's intercession for my soul combined with your intercession for my life has kept me before God's own Child Jesus. With Mother Mary, I humbly thank you three for interceding so strenuously to save me, and - with y'alls help - at least one other. In the Holy Trinity's Name... Amen.