My soul has relied on His word, my soul hath hoped in the Lord. Common Latin Prayers. Support our efforts and grant us courage in the fight. While the martyrs held the earliest veneration in the Church, the public devotion to St Joseph can be found around the 4th century. May every pulsation of my heart be a Spiritual Communion, every look and thought an act of love, every action a sweet sacrifice, every word an arrow of Divine love, every step an advance toward Jesus, every visit to Our Lord as pleasing to God as the errands of Angels, every thought of thee, dear Saint, an act to remind thee that I am thy child. John Henry Newman: Prayers, Verses and Devotions. O Joseph, virgin-father of Jesus, all-chaste husband of the Virgin. But hearing that Archelaus was reigning in Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there; and being warned in a dream, he withdrew into the region of Galilee. Illustrious son of David, pray for us. O most watchful guardian of the Holy Family, defend the chosen children of Jesus Christ; O most loving father, ward off from us. Glorious St Joseph, spouse of Mary, grant us thy paternal protection, we beseech thee by the heart of Jesus Christ. To thee o blessed joseph haydn. Which Jesus Christ has purchased by his Blood, and with your power and strength to aid us in our necessities.
Mention your intention). By this sorrow and this joy, we implore you to obtain for us the grace to pass over from life's pathway to hear the angelic songs of praise, and to rejoice in the shining splendor of celestial glory. Preserve them from the corruption of his world, and give us the grace one day to be united with them in Heaven forever. Glory of home life, |.
In our behalf thy most blessed virgin Bride, the Mother of. You were both silent and strong, a loyal and courageous protector. JOSEPH was "a just man". To thee, O Blessed Joseph. Here name your petitions or think of them. Obtain for them devotion to your spouse, fidelity to your Son, unfailing respect for the Eternal Father who reigns with the Holy Spirit through endless ages. Prayers for the End of the Day. Spouse of the Mother of God, |.
V. Gloria et divitiae in domo eius. From the morning watch even until night, let Israel hope in the Lord. The US bishops note that it can also be used to conclude other Marian devotions. Protector of Holy Mother Church. This praise bestowed by the Holy Ghost, and the privilege of having been chosen by God to be the foster-father of Jesus and the spouse of the Virgin Mother, are the foundations of the honor paid to St. Joseph by the Church. CONSECRATION TO ST JOSEPH. We want for everyone to heed this request - that all these devotions, as much as possible, are practiced. But this is far from being the case. And in all that your Holy Church teaches, because you are the very truth itself. R. graciously hear us, O Lord. Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, I commend my soul, living and dying, into your sacred arms. Ask the Holy Trinity to take this soul to the glory of heaven today. Christi defensor sedule, |. To thee, O blessed Joseph (Prayer to Saint Joseph. O blessed St. Joseph, who didst accompany Jesus and Mary in all their journeys, and who hast therefore merited to be called the patron of all travelers, accompany us in this journey that we are about to undertake.
Make us ever mindful that we are strangers, sojourners here below; that heaven is our true home; and help us to persevere on the straight road that leads thereunto. Glory of home-life, pray for us. How quickly thou dost turn to those who call upon thee with confidence! To thee o blessed joseph arthur. Solatium miserorum, |. How happy and blessed are they whom you love and whom you take under your protection! And the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which shall be to all people; for today in the town of David, a Savior has been born to you, who is Christ the Lord. "