to St Joseph all blight of error and corruption. Aid St. Joseph, who felt the tribulation us from on high, most valiant De- and worry of a parent when the Child fender, in this conflict with the pow- Jesus was lost, protect our dear chil- ers of darkness. And even as of old, dren for time and eternity. you did rescue the Child Jesus from the peril of His life, so now defend May you be their father and counsel- God’s Holy Church from the snares of lor. Let them, like Jesus, grow in age the enemy and from all adversity. as well as in wisdom and grace before Shield us ever under your patronage, God and all. that imitating your example and strengthened by your help, we may Preserve them from the corruption of live a holy life, die a happy death, this world and give us the grace one and attain to everlasting bliss in day to be united with them in heaven Heaven. Amen. forever. Amen.

The of Parents to St Joseph for the Children Prayer to

O St. Joseph, whose protection is so O Glorious St. Joseph, to you God committed the care of His only begot- great, so strong, so prompt before the To you, O Blessed Joseph, we have ten Son amid the many dangers of Throne of God, I place in you all my recourse in our affliction; and having this world. interests and desires. implored the help of your holy Spouse, we now with hearts filled We come to you and ask you to take O St. Joseph, do assist me by your with confidence, earnestly beg you under your special protection the powerful intercession, and obtain for also to take us under your protection. children God has given us born and me from your Divine Son all spiritual By that charity wherewith you were unborn. blessings through Jesus Christ, Our united to the Immaculate Virgin, Lord; so that, having engaged here Mother of God, and by that fatherly Through holy baptism they become below your Heavenly power, I may of- love with which you cherished the children of God and members of His fer my Thanksgiving and Homage to Child Jesus, we beseech you and we Holy Church. the most Loving of Fathers. humbly pray, that you would look down with gracious eyes upon that We consecrate them to you today, O St. Joseph, I never weary contem- inheritance which Jesus Christ pur- that through this consecration they plating you and Jesus asleep in your chased by His Blood, and will assist may become your foster children. arms. I dare not approach while He us in our need by your power and reposes near your heart. Press Him strength. Defend, O most watchful Guard them, guide their steps in life, in my name and kiss His fine Head Guardian of the , the and form their hearts after the for me, and ask Him to return the chosen offspring of Jesus Christ. hearts of Jesus and Mary. Kiss when I draw my dying breath. Keep from us, O most loving Father, St. Joseph, Patron of departing souls, pray for us. Amen. Prayer to St. Joseph of time lost, of talents wasted, of good for Employment omitted, of vain complacency in suc- cess so fatal to the work of God. All Dear St. Joseph, you were yourself for Jesus, all for Mary, all after your once faced with the responsibility of example, O Patriarch Joseph. Such providing the necessities of life for shall be my motto in life and death. Jesus and Mary. Look down with fa- Amen. therly compassion upon me in my anxiety with my present inability to support my family. Please help me find gainful employment very soon, so that this great burden of concern will be lifted from my heart and that I am soon be able to provide for those whom God has entrusted to my care. Help me guard against discourage- ment, so that I may emerge from this trial spiritually enriched and with even greater blessings from God. Amen.

Prayer to St. Joseph Prayer to St. Joseph for Peace for Success in Work St. Joseph, a man of peace and wis- Glorious St. Joseph, model of all dom, teach us the way of peace. Pro- those who are devoted to labor, ob- tect us from the hatred and the evil tain for me the grace to work consci- that breed terrorism and justify it. entiously, putting the call of duty Heal the brokenness that remains in above my many sins; to work with many hearts. Release us from the thankfulness and joy, considering it bondage of fear and distrust of neigh- an honor to employ and develop, by bor, especially the neighbor who is a means of labor, the gifts received stranger in our midst. Gentle St. Jo- from God; to work with order, peace, seph, help us to be strong in defense prudence and patience, never surren- of justice and care for the poor. Help dering to weariness or difficulties; to our Church to be a prophetic leader work, above all, with purity of inten- in the struggle for world peace. Help tion, and with detachment from self, us to be generous and constant in having always death before my eyes praying for this peace. Amen. and the account which I must render