In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
As the Solemnity of Saint Joseph approaches, we recall Saint Joseph's obedience to the angel.
"When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home" (Mt 1:24).
A brief period of silence is observed.
V. I delight to do your will, my God;
R. your law is in my inner being!
Concluding Prayer
Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer,
Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
To you God entrusted his only Son;
in you Mary placed her trust;
with you Christ became man.
Blessed Joseph, to us too,
show yourself a father
and guide us in the path of life.
Obtain for us grace, mercy and courage,
and defend us from every evil. Amen.
O Foster-father of the Son of God, obtain for us through your divine Son
the grace of obedience to the will of the Father.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.