evotional rayers
Indulgenced Prayer
During the month of October, in all churches and oratories, the Rosary and Litany of Loreto are recited
daily. The prayer, Ad te beate Joseph, is recited daily. Decree of Pope Leo XIII, August 20, 1885; and
Decree S.R.C. May 3, 1960.
To thee, O blessed Joseph, do we have recourse in our tribulation, and, having implored the help of thy
thrice-holy Spouse, we confidently invoke thy patronage also. By that charity wherewith thou wast united to
the immaculate Virgin Mother of God, and by that fatherly affection with which thou didst embrace the
Child Jesus, we beseech thee and we humbly pray, that thou wouldst look graciously upon the inheritance
which Jesus Christ hath purchased by His Blood, and assist us in our needs by thy power and strength. Most
watchful guardian of the Holy Family, protect the chosen people of Jesus Christ; keep far from us, most
loving father, all blight of error and corruption: mercifully assist us from Heaven, most mighty defender,
in this our conflict with the powers of darkness; and, even as of old thou didst rescue the Child Jesus
from the supreme peril of His life, so now defend God's Holy Church from the snares of the enemy and from
all adversity; keep us one and all under thy continual protection, that we may be supported by thine
example and thine assistance, may be enabled to lead a holy life, die a happy death and come at last to
the possession of everlasting blessedness in Heaven. Amen.
Partial Indulgence with usual conditions
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