APOSTOLIC LETTER
PATRIS CORDE OF THE HOLY FATHER FRANCIS ON THE 150th ANNIVERSARY OF THE PROCLAMATION OF SAINT JOSEPH AS PATRON OF THE UNIVERSAL CHURCH
Prayers to St. Joseph
by St. John Eudes
St. Joseph, we offer you our hearts. Unite them to yours and to that of Jesus and Mary, asking them to grant that this union be inviolable and eternal. Amen.
We greet you, Joseph, image of God the Father.
We greet you, Joseph, father of God the son.
We greet you, Joseph, temple of the Holy Spirit.
We greet you, Joseph, beloved of the Blessed Trinity.
We greet you, Joseph, faithful auxiliary of God’s designs.
We greet you, Joseph, spouse of the Virgin Mother.
We greet you, Joseph, father of all the faithful.
We greet you, Joseph, faithful to interior silence.
We greet you, Joseph, friend of holy poverty.
We greet you, Joseph, example of meekness and patience.
We greet you, Joseph, mirror of humility and obedience.
You are blessed among all men, and blessed be your eyes, for all they have seen …
Blessed be your hands which touched the Incarnate Word.
Blessed be your arms which carried him who carries the world …
Blessed be your heart, burning with love for him.
Blessed be the eternal Father who chose you.
Blessed be the Son who loved you.
Blessed be the Holy Spirit who sanctified you.
Blessed forever be those who bless and love you.
Amen
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