Prayer to St. Joseph

St. Bernardine of Siena says that we should be persuaded that Our Lord, who respected St. Joseph on earth as His father, will refuse him nothing in heaven; but on the contrary, will most abundantly grant his petitions. Jesus Himself advised St. Margaret of Cortona to cherish a special devotion to St. Joseph, and never allow a day to pass without rendering some homage to him as His foster father. Let us not fail to recommend ourselves to St. Joseph and to ask him for graces by reciting the following prayer daily.

PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH

O St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in thee all my interests and desires. O St. Joseph, do assist me by thy powerful intercession and obtain for me from thy divine foster Son, Jesus Christ, all spiritual blessings. So that having experienced thy heavenly power here below, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of fathers. O St. Joseph, I never grow weary of conteplating thee and Jesus asleep in thine arms. I dare not approach while He reposes near thy heart. Hold Him close 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.