Prayer to St. Joseph

Hail, Joseph, image of the Eternal Father;
Hail, Joseph, guardian of the Eternal Son;
Hail, Joseph, temple of the Eternal Spirit;
Hail, Joseph, beloved of the Trinity.

Hail, Joseph, spouse and companion of the Mother of God.
Hail, Joseph, friend of angels.

Hail, Joseph, believer in miracles.
Hail, Joseph, follower of dreams.

Hail, Joseph, lover of simplicity.
Hail, Joseph, exemplar of righteousness;
Hail, Joseph, model of meekness and patience;
Hail, Joseph, model of humility and obedience.

Blessed are the eyes that have seen what you saw.
Blessed are the ears that have heard what you heard.
Blessed are the arms that have embraced what you embraced.

Blessed is the lap that has held what you held.
Blessed is the heart that has loved what you loved.

Blessed is the Father who chose you;
Blessed is the Son who loved you:
Blessed is the Spirit who sanctified you.

Blessed is Mary, your spouse, who honoured and loved you.
Blessed is the angel who guarded and led you.
And blessed be forever all who remember and honour you. Amen.

Fr. Jean-Jacques Olier, 1608-1657

Adapted from Who Knows the Reach of God? Homilies and Reflections for Year A, by Fr. Eddy Corbin. Used with permission of Novalis Publishing.