Feast of St. Joseph

Rejoice, Joseph, image of God the Father.
Rejoice, Joseph, father of God the son.
Rejoice, Joseph, temple of the Holy Spirit.
Rejoice, Joseph, beloved of the Blessed Trinity.
Rejoice, Joseph, faithful auxiliary of God’s designs.
Rejoice, Joseph, spouse of the Virgin Mother.
Rejoice, Joseph, father of all the faithful.
Rejoice, Joseph, faithful to interior silence.
Rejoice, Joseph, friend of holy poverty.
Rejoice, Joseph, example of meekness and patience.
Rejoice, 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