An Ancient Prayer to Saint 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,
assist me by thy powerful intercession and obtain for me all spiritual blessings through thy foster Son,
Jesus Christ Our Lord,
so that, having engaged here below thy heavenly power,
I may offer thee my thanksgiving and homage.
O St. Joseph,
I never weary contemplating thee and Jesus asleep in thine arms.
I dare not approach while He reposes near thy 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.
