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 joyful acceptance of death in God's time.

"The souls of the righteous are in the hand of God, and no torment shall touch them" (Wis 3:1).

A brief period of silence is observed.

V. You will show me the path to life,
R. the delights at your right hand forever.

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 Patron of the Dying, obtain for us through your divine Son
the grace of a happy death.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.