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 the faithfulness of Saint Joseph and Mary in the midst of confusion.
"But they did not understand what he said to them. He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them; and his mother kept all these things in her heart" (Lk 2:50-51).
A brief period of silence is observed.
V. Make known to me your ways, LORD;
R. teach me your paths.
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 Solace of the Afflicted, obtain for us through your divine Son
the grace of peace even when we do not fully understand your ways.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.