Summary: <br> O glorious Saint Joseph,faithful follower of Jesus Christ,<br> to you we raise our hearts and hands<br> to implore your powerful intercession<br> in obtaining from the benign heart of Jesus<br> all the helps and graces necessary<br> for our spiritual and temporal welfare,<br> particularly for the grace of a happy death<br> and the special favor we now request…<br> (State your request here.)<br> O guardian of the Word Incarnate,<br> we feel animated with confidence that your prayers<br> in our behalf will be graciously heard before the throne of God.<br> O glorious St. Joseph,<br> through the love you bear to Jesus Christ<br> and for the glory of His name,<br> hear our prayers<br> and obtain our petitions.<br> Amen.<br> DAY NINE<br> O good Saint Joseph, help us to be like you,<br> gentle to those whose weakness leans on us;<br> help us to give to those who seek our aid,<br> succor that they may journey unafraid.<br> Give us your faith,<br> that we may see the right shining above the victories of might.<br> Give us your hope that we may stand secure,<br> untouched by doubting, steadfast to endure.<br> Give us your love that as the years increase<br> an understanding heart may bring us peace.<br> Give us your purity that the hour of death<br> finds us untouched by evil’s breath.<br> Give us your love of labor<br> that we shirk no lot in life that calls us for honest work.<br> Give us your love of poverty so that we live contented,<br> let wealth come or go.<br> Give us your courage that we may be strong;<br> give us your meekness to confess our sins.<br> Give us your patience that we may possess the kingdom<br> of our souls without distress.<br> Help us, dear Saint,<br> to live that when life ends<br> we pass with you to Jesus and His friends.<br> O Glorious Saint Joseph,<br> hear our prayers and obtain our petitions.<br> Amen.<br> Saint Joseph, pray for us!<br> <br>
