To thee, O Blessed Joseph, we have recourse
in our affliction, and having implored the
help of thy thrice holy Spouse, we now with
hearts filled with confidence earnestly beg
thee also to take us under thy protection. By
that charity wherewith thou wast united to
the Immaculate Virgin Mother of God, and
by that fatherly love with which thou didst
cherish the Child Jesus, we beseech thee and
we humbly pray that thou wilt look down
with gracious eye upon that inheritance
which Jesus Christ purchased by His Blood,
and wilt assist us in our need by thy power
and strength. Defend, O most watchful
guardian of the Holy Family, the chosen
offspring of Jesus Christ. Keep from us, O
most loving Father, all blight of error and
corruption. Aid us from on high, most valiant
defender, in this conflict with the powers of
darkness. And even as of old thou didst
rescue the Child Jesus from the peril of His
life, so now defend God’s Holy Church from
the snares of the enemy and from all
adversity. Shield us ever under thy
patronage, that, following thy example and
strengthened by thy help, we may live a holy
life, die a happy death and attain to
everlasting bliss in heaven. Amen.